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View article: Do men pay better attention than women?
Do men pay better attention than women? Open
Background The primary aim of this study was to assess if there was a sex difference in reaction time.Methods Young males and females were tested for sustained attention and reaction time (i.e. Psychomotor Vigilance Test or PVT). Data is e…
View article: The effects of an ecdysteroid supplement on indices of physical and mental performance
The effects of an ecdysteroid supplement on indices of physical and mental performance Open
Background Turkesterone is a naturally occurring ecdysteroid found in certain plants and insects. With a chemical structure like testosterone, it has been purported to have an anabolic effect despite the lack of human data. Thus, this inve…
View article: Relationships of rapid weight regain variables in professional MMA fighters between 2018–2023
Relationships of rapid weight regain variables in professional MMA fighters between 2018–2023 Open
Background Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator undergo rapid weight regain (RWRG) practices between the official weigh-in and fight night. These athletes are categorized into weight …
View article: Fueling the rush – it’s all about caffeine
Fueling the rush – it’s all about caffeine Open
Background The primary aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an energy drink vs. a caffeine-matched control on measures of sustained attention.Methods Using a randomized, double-blind design (n = 107), subjects were assigned…
View article: Comparison of weight regain practices between professional MMA organizations between 2018–2023
Comparison of weight regain practices between professional MMA organizations between 2018–2023 Open
Background MMA fighters commonly engage in rapid weight loss (RWL) and rapid weight regain (RWRG) to gain a competitive advantage over their opponents. Fighters manipulate their body weight to compete in weight classes one to two divisions…
View article: Enhanced Hemocompatibility via Bivalirudin and Bicarbonate as Alternative to Heparin in a Catheter‐Based Axial‐Flow System
Enhanced Hemocompatibility via Bivalirudin and Bicarbonate as Alternative to Heparin in a Catheter‐Based Axial‐Flow System Open
Background Cardiovascular therapeutic devices typically require systemic heparin due to underlying thrombotic risk. The Impella axial flow system further relies on internal perfusion with either a heparin‐containing or sodium bicarbonate p…
View article: The Impact of Rapid Weight Regain on Fight Outcomes in Bellator Mixed Martial Arts Athletes
The Impact of Rapid Weight Regain on Fight Outcomes in Bellator Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Open
These findings suggest that weight regain may not provide a competitive advantage in Bellator MMA athletes.
View article: Consuming Caffeinated or Non-Caffeinated Energy Shots has No Effect on Mood or Performance
Consuming Caffeinated or Non-Caffeinated Energy Shots has No Effect on Mood or Performance Open
Introduction: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of two different energy drinks on mood as well as mental and physical performance. Methods: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation, subje…
View article: Whey Versus Casein Supplementation in Physically Active, Healthy Individuals
Whey Versus Casein Supplementation in Physically Active, Healthy Individuals Open
Purpose: Research shows the benefits of whey isolate protein powder and casein protein powder supplementation in regard to body composition and resting metabolic rate; however, minimal research exists comparing the effectiveness of whey to…
View article: The Effects of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate on Body Composition in Trained MMA Fighters
The Effects of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate on Body Composition in Trained MMA Fighters Open
Introduction: Nutrition plays an important role for mixed martial art (MMA) athletes preparing for competition. Additionally, nutritional supplements are widely used by athletes preparing for competition. Among the various nutritional supp…
View article: NFL Draft Prep Players Improve 40-Yard Run Times and Foot-Ground Kinetics
NFL Draft Prep Players Improve 40-Yard Run Times and Foot-Ground Kinetics Open
Introduction: Linear speed is a discriminant factor between drafted and undrafted American football players into the National Football League. Linear speed is influenced by foot-ground contact time and the magnitude of vertical ground reac…
View article: Peak Speeds of Professional Football Players During Bouts of Non-curved, Manual Treadmill Sprints
Peak Speeds of Professional Football Players During Bouts of Non-curved, Manual Treadmill Sprints Open
Purpose: Speed training and short distance sprints have become an essential component of preparation for professional football players. Current trends in speed training have included the application of non-curved, manual treadmills, as the…
View article: A High-Protein Diet (>2.2 g/kg/d) Has No Effect on Sleep Quality and Quantity in Exercise-Trained Men and Women
A High-Protein Diet (>2.2 g/kg/d) Has No Effect on Sleep Quality and Quantity in Exercise-Trained Men and Women Open
Introduction: There is evidence to suggest that one’s diet may affect sleep quality and/or quantity. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a high-protein diet (>2.2g/kg/d) affected parameters of sleep in exercise-trained me…
View article: Relationship Between Non-curved, Non-motorized, Resistance Treadmill Sprinting and Ground Speeds in American Football Players
Relationship Between Non-curved, Non-motorized, Resistance Treadmill Sprinting and Ground Speeds in American Football Players Open
Introduction: The NFL has relied heavily on speed as an indicator of readiness and future success in American football. Recent trends in speed training include the utilization of non-curved, non-motorized, resistance treadmills. Minimal da…
View article: Body Composition Assessment: A Comparison of the Bod Pod, InBody 770, and DXA
Body Composition Assessment: A Comparison of the Bod Pod, InBody 770, and DXA Open
Introduction: There are several laboratory methods for assessing body composition. The purpose of this study was to compare three body composition methods in a cohort of exercise-trained men and women: air displacement plethysmography (Bod…
View article: High-Protein Diet Has No Effect on Sleep Quality and Quantity in Exercise-Trained Men and Women
High-Protein Diet Has No Effect on Sleep Quality and Quantity in Exercise-Trained Men and Women Open
Introduction: There is evidence to suggest that one’s diet may affect sleep quality and/or quantity. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a high-protein diet (>2.2g/kg/d) affected parameters of sleep in exercise-trained me…
View article: Sleep Data, Physical Performance, and Injuries in Preparation for Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Sleep Data, Physical Performance, and Injuries in Preparation for Professional Mixed Martial Arts Open
The purpose of this investigation is to present observational data regarding sleep variables in professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes. These sleep performance measures were related to physical performance and injury in MMA athlete…
View article: High protein consumption in trained women: bad to the bone?
High protein consumption in trained women: bad to the bone? Open
Despite an 87% higher protein intake (high-protein versus control), 6 months of a high-protein diet had no effect on whole body bone mineral density, lumbar bone mineral density, T-scores, lean body mass or fat mass.
View article: The Effects of Probiotic Supplementation in Active Men and Women
The Effects of Probiotic Supplementation in Active Men and Women Open
Introduction: There is evidence in rodents as well as obese adults that probiotic supplementation can promote a decrease in fat mass. For instance, Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 (B420) has been shown to decrease abdominal fat ma…
View article: Training for the NFL Combine: Body Composition Changes
Training for the NFL Combine: Body Composition Changes Open
Introduction: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of a 6-week training/preparation program on body composition in college football players vying for the NFL Combine.
Methods: Thirty-five collegiate football play…
View article: High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density
High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density Open
Objective. The aim of the current study was to add to the current literature the effects of high and low impact physical activity on female bone health. Background. Exploring lower cost preventative measures to improve bone density may red…
View article: Body Composition Assessment of NFL Combine Athletes: DXA, BIS and Bod Pod
Body Composition Assessment of NFL Combine Athletes: DXA, BIS and Bod Pod Open
Introduction: There are multiple methods of assessing body composition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate different body composition methods (i.e., Bod Pod, DXA and BIS) in college football players who were preparing for the NFL Co…
View article: Bone Mineral Density in Competitive Athletes
Bone Mineral Density in Competitive Athletes Open
Introduction: The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the bone mineral density in a wide variety of competitive athletes.\nMethods: A cohort of 135 athletes was assessed for body composition via dual-energy x-ray absorptiomet…
View article: The Effect of Peanut Butter Overfeeding in Trained Men and Women: A Pilot Trial
The Effect of Peanut Butter Overfeeding in Trained Men and Women: A Pilot Trial Open
Introduction: It is known that consuming carbohydrate and fat calories above one’s daily needs affect body composition differently in comparison to protein. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine how peanut butter overfeeding aff…
View article: The Relationship between the ACTN3 Genotype and Measures of Stress, Exercise Performance and Body Composition
The Relationship between the ACTN3 Genotype and Measures of Stress, Exercise Performance and Body Composition Open
Background\nAlpha-Actinin-3 is a Z-disc protein expressed in fast-twitch or Type II skeletal muscle fibers. A polymorphism in the ACTN3 gene (R577X) results in the XX genotype (i.e., lack of alpha-actinin-3). The purpose of this study was …
View article: Casein Protein Supplementation in Trained Men and Women: Morning versus Evening
Casein Protein Supplementation in Trained Men and Women: Morning versus Evening Open
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of casein supplementation (54 grams) in the morning (Casein-MOR) or evening (Casein-EVE) (90 minutes or less prior to sleep) on measures of body composition and exercise perfor…
View article: The effects of a high protein diet on indices of health and body composition – a crossover trial in resistance-trained men
The effects of a high protein diet on indices of health and body composition – a crossover trial in resistance-trained men Open
In resistance-trained young men who do not significantly alter their training regimen, consuming a high protein diet (2.6 to 3.3 g/kg/day) over a 4-month period has no effect on blood lipids or markers of renal and hepatic function. Nor we…
View article: A High Protein Diet Has No Harmful Effects: A One-Year Crossover Study in Resistance-Trained Males
A High Protein Diet Has No Harmful Effects: A One-Year Crossover Study in Resistance-Trained Males Open
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of a high protein diet over a one-year period. Fourteen healthy resistance-trained men completed the study (mean ± SD; age yr; height cm; and average years of training yr). In …
View article: A high protein diet (3.4 g/kg/d) combined with a heavy resistance training program improves body composition in healthy trained men and women – a follow-up investigation
A high protein diet (3.4 g/kg/d) combined with a heavy resistance training program improves body composition in healthy trained men and women – a follow-up investigation Open
Consuming a high protein diet (3.4 g/kg/d) in conjunction with a heavy resistance-training program may confer benefits with regards to body composition. Furthermore, there is no evidence that consuming a high protein diet has any deleterio…
View article: The effects of heavy resistance training and a high protein diet (3.4g/kg/d) on body composition, exercise performance and indices of health in resistance-trained individuals - a follow-up investigation
The effects of heavy resistance training and a high protein diet (3.4g/kg/d) on body composition, exercise performance and indices of health in resistance-trained individuals - a follow-up investigation Open
"The effects of heavy resistance training and a high protein diet (3.4g/kg/d) on body composition, exercise performance and indices of health in resistance-trained individuals - a follow-up investigation." Journal of the International Soci…