TOP-5 Studies on Sports and Bodybuilding from 31.10.2026 - 07.11.2026
Is the addition of plant protein as effective as whey protein? A systematic review and meta-analysis among untrained adults engaged in strength training; The impact of different types of physical activity on interleukin-6, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and cognitive functions in obese older women; High-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous freestyle swimming in obese students: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial examining glycolipid and vascular endothelial responses; Hematological and biochemical responses to three doses of caffeine during CrossFit® training: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study; Progress in the study of neural regulatory mechanisms and targeted therapy for obesity (Review).
5. Is Plant Protein Supplementation as Effective as Whey Protein? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Untrained Adults Engaged in Strength Training.
About the work.
The study aims to compare the effects of plant and whey protein supplements on body composition in untrained adults engaged in strength training. A systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies was conducted.
Results.
When combined with strength training, both supplements, plant and whey, were associated with improvements in muscle mass and fat mass, with no significant differences between groups.
4. The Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity on Interleukin-6, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, and Cognitive Functions in Obese Older Women.
About the work.
The study aims to assess the impact of different modalities of exercise on body composition, interleukin-6 levels, and cognitive functions in obese older women. The study involved 60 women over the age of 65, who were randomly assigned to four groups.
Results.
Significant changes were observed in body weight, body fat percentage, IL-6 levels, and scores on the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-K). Groups AAE and ADE showed significant reductions in weight and body fat percentage, while lean mass increased only in the AAE group.
3. High-Intensity Interval Training versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Freestyle Swimming in Obese Students: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Examining Glycolipid and Vascular Endothelial Responses.
About the work.
The study aims to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous swimming on glycolipid and endothelial markers in obese college students.
Results.
The available abstract does not describe the results in sufficient detail.
2. Hematological and Biochemical Responses to Three Doses of Caffeine During CrossFit® Training: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study.
About the work.
The study aims to evaluate the effects of three doses of caffeine on hematological and biochemical responses during CrossFit training. The experiment involved 26 athletes who received different doses of caffeine before training.
Results.
Significant increases in glucose levels post-exercise were recorded at doses of 6 and 9 mg/kg compared to baseline values. Phosphate concentrations increased over time, especially after exercise, but the treatment effect did not persist after excluding the baseline visit. The dynamics of calcium levels depended on temporal factors, while magnesium levels remained stable.