Background/Objectives: Mulberries exhibit antioxidant properties that may attenuate metabolic abnormalities. Kamphaeng Saen mulberry (KPS-MB-42-1) contains anthocyanins, polyphenols, and nutrients, but few studies have explored its benefits for human health. This study investigated the effects of a concentrated mulberry drink (CMD) from the KPS-MB-42-1 cultivar on metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in obese individuals. Methods: A single-blind, randomized crossover clinical pilot trial was performed on individuals with obesity. Participants consumed 100 g of CMD daily, alternating with placebo for 6 weeks. Body composition, blood pressure, and blood samples were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Results: This study was completed with 12 participants (7 men, 5 women, aged 30–55 years, BMI 32.1 ± 5.98 kg/m²) consuming CMD with 1041.90 mg total phenolic compounds and 35.34 mg total anthocyanins. No significant changes in body composition were observed. CMD consumption significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial pressure, compared to baseline and placebo periods (p < 0.05). While total cholesterol, LDL-C, and HDL-C remained unchanged, triglycerides were significantly lower during CMD consumption compared to placebo periods (p < 0.05). Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels were stable during CMD consumption but increased significantly with the placebo period (p < 0.05). C-reactive protein levels were also significantly lower during CMD consumption compared to placebo periods (p < 0.05). No changes in blood coagulation indicators (prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and the international normalized ratio) were found. Conclusions: CMD improved metabolic markers, particularly regarding its antihypertensive effects. These findings highlight CMD’s potential as a health drink for managing metabolic syndrome and preventing chronic diseases.

Background: Combining pool-based and resistance workouts, both in the pool and on dry land, is a valuable approach to enhancing swimming performance. However, few investigations have been conducted on this topic. Through a randomized controlled trial study, we investigated the effects of a 10-week concurrent resistance training program, which integrated resistance workouts both in the pool and on dry land on tethered force, lower limbs strength, anaerobic critical velocity, and swimming performance, in regional age-group breaststroke swimmers. Methods: Regional age-group swimmers (N = 24, males) were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group (EG: 15.1 ± 0.5 years old) performed combined pool-based + resistance workouts, both in the pool and on dry land. The control group (CG: 15.1 ± 0.7 years old) performed their usual training regime, i.e., pool-based + resistance workouts on dry land only. The tethered swimming force, muscular strength, anaerobic critical velocity, and swimming performance and technique of the swimmers were evaluated before the training program began and after 10 weeks. Results: Improvements were observed in the EG vs. the CG in terms of the mean force (30.04%, p = 0.02; d = 0.75), one-repetition maximum back squat (20.57%, p = 0.01; d = 2.05), maximal force (19.23%, p = 0.03; d = 0.69), and anaerobic critical velocity (4.2%, p = 0.04; d = 0.61). The 50 and 200 m breaststroke performance times improved (4.3 and 5.4%, p = 0.01, d = 0.88–0.92, respectively) after 10 weeks. Conclusions: With the increasing demands of contemporary swimming competitions, which often include heats, semifinals, and finals, achieving optimal physical fitness to compete at an elite level, in every round, is vital for swimmers. The combination of resistance training workouts both in the pool and on dry land seems to enhance swimming performance in age-group swimmers, particularly in sprint to middle-distance breaststroke swimmers.

People with overweight or obesity preferred high-intensity interval training (HIIT) due to the time-efficiency and pleasure. However, HIIT leads to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The present study aimed to investigate the effects of omega-3 supplementation on DOMS, muscle damage, and acute inflammatory markers induced by cycling HIIT in untrained males with overweight or obesity. A randomized, double-blinded study was used in the present study. Twenty-four males with a sedentary lifestyle were randomly assigned to either receive omega-3 (O3) (4 g fish oil) or placebo (Con). Subjects consumed the capsules for 4 weeks and performed cycling HIIT at the 4th week. After 4 weeks-intervention, the omega-3 index of O3 group increased by 52.51% compared to the baseline. All subjects performed HIIT at 4th week. The plasma creatine kinase (CK) level of Con group increased throughout 48h after HIIT. While the CK level of O3 group increased only immediately and 24h after HIIT and decreased at 48h after HIIT. The white blood cell count (WBC) of Con group increased immediately after the HIIT, while O3 group did not show such increase. There was no change of CRP in both groups. O3 group had a higher reduction of calf pain score compared to Con group. O3 group also showed a recovery of leg strength faster than Con group. Omega-3 supplementation for 4 weeks lower increased CK level, reduced calf pain score, and recovery leg strength, DOMS markers after cycling HIIT.

Purpose: This research aims to study the basketball sport agent management model in Thailand. Theoretical Framework: This study employs the concepts and theories of the sport agent’s management factor affecting the professional Basketball player achievement in Thailand. Methodology: The study was qualitative research used in-depth interviews. The purposive sampling 24 key informants which were comprised of three trainers, three media people, three financial managers, nine people consist of the representative from the basketball league, professional basketball team owners, and basketball association administrators, three lawyers, three people from the sport cloth and equipment business, three professional basketball team owners, and three Basketball association administrators. The qualifications are the experienced person, and have been related in the sport industry more than 3 years. The researchers gathered data from in-depth interviews by using the management process (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) approach. Findings: The result found the management model in 4 aspects, firstly, the planning is the goals and route, provoke and increase the plans and strategies for each step of the way. Secondly, the organizing establishes the system to coordinate and allocate a firm`s assets in an effort to perform its plans. Thirdly, leading by synchronization of the efforts of people and organizations for the cause of reaching organizational efficiency. Lastly, the controlling is the manner of the use of organizational assets to comprehend organizational objectives. Research Practical and Social Implication: The research study will be employing the protection of players' rights and interests in contract negotiations. Furthermore, the basketball agent able to transfer to the professionalization of the basketball industry through standardized agent practices. Moreover, the result of the research will be guideline for the sport agent to enhanced credibility and integrity of Thai basketball on the international stage. In term of the social implications, the result of the research study will reduction of exploitative practices and unethical behavior within the industry. Moreover, it will be empowerment of athletes to make informed decisions about their careers. In addition, it able to promote fair play and sportsmanship values in the basketball community. Originality/Value: The introduction of a structured basketball sport agent management model in Thailand offers a unique opportunity to enhance transparency and accountability in player representation, addressing existing gaps in regulation. By prioritizing the welfare and interests of athletes, this model has the potential to elevate the integrity and professionalism of the Thai basketball industry, ultimately fostering growth and sustainability. Its implementation serves as a pioneering step towards aligning with global standards while nurturing a more ethical and equitable environment for players, agents, and stakeholders alike.

Combining pool based + resistance workouts both in the pool and on dry land is a valuable ap-proach to enhance breaststroke swimming performance. However, few investigations have been conducted on this topic. Through a randomized controlled trial study, we investigated the effects of 10-week concurrent resistance training program, which integrates resistance workouts both in the pool and on dry land, on tethered force, lower limb strength, anaerobic critical velocity, and swimming performance in regional age-group breaststroke swimmers. Methods: Regional age-group swimmers (N = 24, males) were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group (EG: 15.1 ± 0.5 years old) performed combined pool based + resistance workouts both in the pool and on dry land. The control group (CG: 15.1 ± 0.7 years old) performed their usual training, i.e. pool based + resistance workouts on dry land only. Tethered swimming force, muscular strength, anaerobic critical velocity, and swimming performance and technique were evaluated before and after 10 weeks. Results: Improvements were observed in EG vs. CG in mean force (30.04%, p = 0.02; d = 0.75), one-repetition maximum back squat (20.57%, p = 0.01; d = 2.05), maximal force (19.23%, p = 0.03; d = 0.69), and anaerobic critical velocity (4.2%, p = 0.04; d = 0.61). The 50 and 200-m breaststroke performance times improved (4.3 and5.4%, p=0.01, d=0.88-0.92, respectively) for 10 weeks. Conclusion: With the increasing demands of contempo-rary swimming competitions, which often include heats, semifinals, and finals, achieving optimal physical fitness to compete at an elite level in every round is vital for swimmers. The combination of resistance training workouts both in the pool and on dry land seems to enhance swimming performance in age-group swimmers, particularly at sprint to middle distance breaststroke swimmers.

Sex-related differences in lower-limb biomechanics and neuromuscular strategies during rope jumping remain underexplored, particularly in combat-sport athletes. This study investigated leg stiffness and muscle activation in ten female (22.8 ± 0.8 years) and ten male (22.9 ± 1.4 years) Muay Thai athletes. Participants performed rope skipping under three conditions: dominant leg, non-dominant leg, and double leg at 2.2 Hz. Ground reaction forces were recorded at 1000 Hz, center of mass displacement at 200 Hz, and electromyographic activity of the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, tibialis anterior, and medial gastrocnemius at 3000 Hz. Vertical stiffness (K_vert) was calculated as the ratio of peak vertical force to displacement. Results showed no significant sex differences in peak ground reaction force (e.g., dominant leg: females 2.83 ± 0.42 vs. males 3.22 ± 0.57 kN; double leg: females 4.04 ± 0.83 vs. males 4.35 ± 0.73 kN; p > 0.05), vertical stiffness (females 17.02 ± 3.66 vs. males 16.21 ± 4.09 kN/m; p > 0.05), contact time (females 0.280 ± 0.03 vs. males 0.275 ± 0.05 s; p > 0.05), or flight time (females 0.205 ± 0.03 vs. males 0.245 ± 0.05 s; p > 0.05). In contrast, females exhibited significantly higher co-activation ratios during unilateral skipping, including BF/VL (0.76 ± 0.18 vs. 0.63 ± 0.10; p < 0.05) and TA/MG (0.38 ± 0.11 vs. 0.29 ± 0.07; p < 0.05), suggesting a neuromuscular strategy to enhance joint stability. These findings highlight rope jumping as a practical drill that can promote neuromuscular control and stability in Muay Thai training.