This academic paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of foam rolling, a self-massage technique, on athletic performance and recovery. The authors analyzed twenty-one peer-reviewed studies to evaluate how foam rolling, applied either before exercise (pre-rolling) or after exercise (post-rolling), influences measures such as sprint, jump, and strength performance, flexibility, and muscle pain.

Wiewelhove T, Döweling A, Schneider C, et al. A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery. Front Physiol. 2019;10:376. Published 2019 Apr 9. doi:10.3389/fphys.2019.00376

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This article presents findings from a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in reducing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among women who engage in functional fitness exercises like CrossFit.

Skaug KL, Engh ME, Bø K. Pelvic floor muscle training in female functional fitness exercisers: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med. 2024;58(9):486-493. Published 2024 Apr 25.

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107365

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This academic paper investigates the relationship between coffee consumption and biological aging. The authors utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), analyzing over 13,000 participants. They measured biological age using two established algorithms, PhenoAge and KDM-BA, and assessed coffee intake through dietary questionnaires.

Chen, X., Yin, X., Gao, Y., Chen, X., Ye, N., & He, X. (2024). From cup to clock: exploring coffee's role in slowing down biological aging. Food & function, 15(10), 5655–5663.

https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo04177h

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