Publications by authors named "Sheng-Yan Yu"

(1) Background: This study compared the effects of mouth rinsing with a carbohydrate trial (CMR) and a placebo trial (PL) on concentric and eccentric contraction strength in multi-joint resistance exercise performance. (2) Methods: Twenty healthy adult men (age: 22.4 ± 3.

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  • This study explored how caffeinated chewing gum affects performance in the Romanian deadlift using a special training device, comparing effects between a caffeine trial and a placebo trial!* -
  • Nineteen participants chewed either caffeinated gum or a placebo for 10 minutes before performing the deadlift and showed significant improvements in peak concentric power, peak eccentric power, average power, and total work with caffeine!* -
  • While caffeine showed positive effects on certain power metrics, there were no significant changes in average force, heart rate, or perceived exertion during the trials.*
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Creatine supplementation is the most popular ergonomic aid for athletes in recent years and is used for improving sport performance and muscle growth. However, creatine supplementation is not always effective in all populations. To address these discrepancies, numerous studies have examined the use of creatine supplementation for muscle growth.

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