Publications by authors named "Mehdi Aslan"
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- Coffee is a popular beverage that can enhance physical performance, and this study explores its effects on cortisol, testosterone, lactic acid, and anaerobic performance in football players.
- Fifteen male players tested caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee (placebo), powdered caffeine, and a powdered placebo in a controlled crossover study, followed by a Wingate test and blood sample analysis.
- Results showed that caffeinated coffee improved anaerobic power, increased cortisol levels, and elevated testosterone, while lactic acid levels were highest in the decaffeinated and placebo groups, indicating the type of caffeine influences performance and hormone absorption.
This study aimed to determine whether there is a difference between the levels of imagery and mental toughness in the context of sports performance in male and female athletes. A total of 344 track and field athletes, 205 male (59.6%, 23.
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