Sex Before Exercise: First RCT Finds No Performance Loss
Does masturbation before exercise hurt performance? The first crossover RCT in trained men found no impairment 30 minutes later—and a 3.2% gain in cycling time.
Soccer Supplements Ranked: Caffeine, Creatine, and the Data
Soccer supplements ranked across 80 trials: caffeine, creatine, and the combinations with eye-catching effect sizes that still need replication in soccer.
Kaempferol and Exercise Economy: A Promising First Trial
Can 10 mg of kaempferol reduce oxygen cost during exercise? A small cyclist trial says yes, but replication and real-world performance data are missing.
Does Pre-Workout Caffeine Lower HRV After Exercise?
Pre-workout caffeine does not consistently reduce post-exercise HRV in pooled trials, but strength training and individual responses complicate the answer.
Blood Flow Restriction May Amplify HIIT Gains—With Caveats
Blood flow restriction may amplify interval-training gains in trained athletes, but cuff width, individual pressure, and safety gaps change the prescription.
Patellar Tendinopathy: What Landing Mechanics Can’t Predict
Do ankle mobility and landing drills prevent patellar tendinopathy? Evidence supports better movement, but not reliable injury prediction in athletes yet.