Assessment of a Novel Bioflavonoids and Phytonutrient Formulation in Enhancing Cellular Aerobic Glycolysis, Immunity, Sports Performance, and Mitigating Inflammation

Metabolic competence in conjunction with well-balanced nutritional support is extremely important for normal biochemical and physiological functions, as well as for enhanced athletic performance. Research-affirmed nutraceuticals enriched in structurally diverse phytonutrients including bioflavonoids may help to boost athletic, functional, and biophysiological competence. Occurrence of chronic degenerative disorders is associated with an increase in anaerobic events, namely, the inability to effectively use oxygen and water, and inability to use nutrients for cellular energy production and management, metabolic homeostasis, and waste removal. Earlier clinical studies in our laboratories using the WADA compliant bioflavonoid-enriched Prodosomed VMP35 Multinutrient Complex (“Prodovite®”) demonstrated that it boosted aerobic metabolic competence and provided protection against diverse chronic degenerative anaerobic disorders. We hypothesized that Prodosomed VMP35 may serve as a novel supplement to boost athletic performance. The objective of the study was to conduct selected focused pilot studies to demonstrate the efficacy of a WADA compliant Prodosomed VMP35 to improve athletic competence and performance in a variety of sports activities. The efficacy of VMP35 was assessed in different models of sports performance/athletic competence including power lifting, resistance training, cycling, and selected case studies. VMP35 supplementation restored aerobic metabolic events, minimized oxidative stress, and improved athletic performance, recovery, and immune competence. These pilot clinical studies demonstrate that iron-free VMP35 restores aerobic metabolism by restoring iron-dependent hemoglobin to red blood cells, bolstering neutrophils in the blood (immune support), and significantly improving performance output in a diverse range of athletic activities.

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AROUSAL ZONE, ANXIETY, STRESS AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE

STADIUM - Hungarian Journal of Sport Sciences ◽

10.36439/shjs/2020/2/8603 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Kata Németh ◽

László Balogh

Keyword(s):

Athletic Performance ◽

Sports Performance ◽

Mental Preparation ◽

Optimal Functioning ◽

Testing And Measurement ◽

Complex Models ◽

Mental Preparedness ◽

And Performance ◽

Physical Skills ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to examine the relationship between optimal functioning zone, anxiety, stress, and athletic performance. We conducted a systematic review of the available scientific articles and publications. Related literature was analyzed, relevant, or helpful in understanding the psychological aspects of athletic performance. It discusses the method and validity of hypotheses and approaches that have already appeared scientifically. We examined multidimensional approaches, which discuss the suitability and implications of some recent and more complex models of stress and performance. We may conclude that the relationship between stress and athletic performance is multidimensional. We also examined several factors, such as the interaction between the nature of the stressor, the cognitive needs of the task, and the individuals' psychological characteristics. Both physical and mental preparation is critical to successful sports performance. This way, the level of physical skills, mental preparedness significantly determine overall athletic performance. The article aims to provide a historical overview of the implementation, testing, and measurement of IZOF and other applied models.

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Influence of Imagery Training on Adjusting the Pressure of Fin Swimmers, Improving Sports Performance and Stabilizing Psychological Quality

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182211767 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 11767

Author(s):

Hsiao-Hsien Lin ◽

Tzu-Yun Lin ◽

Ying Ling ◽

Chih-Cheng Lo

Keyword(s):

Athletic Performance ◽

Research Approach ◽

Imagery Ability ◽

Sports Performance ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Training Experience ◽

Imagery Training ◽

Negative Thoughts ◽

Competition Process ◽

And Performance

This study analyzed the effects of imagery training on athletes’ imagery ability, physical anxiety and athletic performance. This study employed a mixed research approach. Snowball sampling was used to select 55 fin swimmers with imagery training experience and formal competition participation. Basic statistics were obtained, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (PPMCC) analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26.0, and the results were compared with the opinions of three experts and were tested using multivariate validation methods. The results revealed that although imagery training can help athletes improve their performance and significantly reduce their anxiety during the competition, athletes can still make mistakes due to internal and environmental factors and even have negative thoughts that lead to their reduced likelihood of competition participation. By strengthening strategic and technical imagery training, we can help our fin swimmers perform at a higher level, achieve their goals, and improve overall satisfaction with their competition process and performance.

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Positive Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Sports Performance: A Review

Journal of Education and Training Studies ◽

10.11114/jets.v6i6.3113 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Fatih Kaya

Keyword(s):

Athletic Performance ◽

Motor Performance ◽

Human Movement ◽

Sports Performance ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽

And Performance ◽

New Research

The role of flexibility on athletic performance is going on to be studied both acutely and how it affects the performance in the long-term. It is important to understand the effects of various stretching types and define the most appropriate form in order to maximize the human movement and performance. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques are commonly used at athletic and clinic settings with the aim of optimizing motor performance and rehabilitation in order to increase range of motion. Yet, new research results put forth that the relation between performance and stretching is not as its thought and come up to this belief with suspicion. The aim of this review is to focus on the positive effects of PNF stretching on performance and to provide the reader with the latest researches on athletic performance. The researches reveal that PNF stretching can increase athletic performance in the long-term. Besides, it is more possible to obtain and maintain the benefits of PNF techniques if they are performed accurately and consistently.

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Strength Training for Athletes: Does It Really Help Sports Performance?

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.7.1.2 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 2-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Michael R. McGuigan ◽

Glenn A. Wright ◽

Steven J. Fleck

Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

Athletic Performance ◽

Training Programs ◽

Elite Athletes ◽

Team Sports ◽

Sufficient Evidence ◽

Sports Performance ◽

Training Research ◽

And Performance ◽

The Relationship

The use of strength training designed to increase underlying strength and power qualities in elite athletes in an attempt to improve athletic performance is commonplace. Although the extent to which strength and power are important to sports performance may vary depending on the activity, the associations between these qualities and performance have been well documented in the literature. The purpose of this review is to provide a brief overview of strength training research to determine if it really helps improve athletic performance. While there is a need for more research with elite athletes to investigate the relationship between strength training and athletic performance, there is sufficient evidence for strength training programs to continue to be an integral part of athletic preparation in team sports.

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The Challenges Ahead in Team Training and Performance Research: Some Observations

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e578332012-017 ◽

2008 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eduardo Salas

Keyword(s):

Team Training ◽

And Performance ◽

Performance Research

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Картофелекопатель с ротационной сепарирующей поверхностью

Kartofel` i ovoshi ◽

10.25630/pav.2018.5.17700 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

V.M. Alakin ◽

G.S. Nikitin

Keyword(s):

Performance Data ◽

Pilot Studies ◽

Research Results ◽

Operating Modes ◽

Analysis Of Results ◽

Design Characteristics ◽

And Performance ◽

Definition Of

Приведены результаты исследований экспериментального картофелекопателя с ротационной сепарирующей поверхностью. Особое внимание уделяется обоснованию конструктивных параметров и определению рабочих характеристик нового сепарирующего устройства. На основе анализа результатов экспериментальных исследований определены наиболее оптимальные режимы работы экспериментального картофелекопателя.Research results of an experimental potato digger with rotational separating web are published in this article. Special attention is paid to definition of design characteristics and performance data of the new separating device. Admissible operating modes are defined on the basis of the analysis of results of pilot studies of the experimental potato digger.

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