Research Article

Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises

Volume: 8 Number: 2 June 30, 2026
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Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of ergogenic nutritional supplements on selected physical and physiological parameters in individuals engaged in fit-ness training. A total of 21 volunteers aged 18–30 participated in an eight-week moderate-intensity exercise program conducted three days per week for 45 mi-nutes per session. Blood samples were collected before and after the intervention, and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 22. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. The findings revealed no significant differences in hemogram parameters between the pre-test and post-test measurements. However, statisti-cally significant changes were observed in LDL, HDL, total protein, prolactin, and insulin levels following the exercise program, particularly among partici-pants using ergogenic supplements. In conclusion, the eight-week modera-te-intensity exercise program resulted in notable physiological changes, especi-ally in lipid profile and hormonal parameters, among individuals using ergoge-nic aids. These findings indicate that nutritional supplements may affect certain metabolic and hormonal responses to exercise. Nevertheless, as the long-term effects of ergogenic supplements remain unclear, their use should be carefully supervised and recommended by qualified healthcare professionals when ne-cessary. Further long-term research is required to better understand their effects on human physiology.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Exercise Physiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

May 12, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 26, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Ataker, G., & Çakaroğlu, D. (2026). Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, 8(2), 290-298. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1949946
AMA
1.Ataker G, Çakaroğlu D. Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises. JSAR. 2026;8(2):290-298. doi:10.56639/jsar.1949946
Chicago
Ataker, Gülşah, and Deniz Çakaroğlu. 2026. “Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 8 (2): 290-98. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1949946.
EndNote
Ataker G, Çakaroğlu D (June 1, 2026) Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 8 2 290–298.
IEEE
[1]G. Ataker and D. Çakaroğlu, “Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises”, JSAR, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 290–298, June 2026, doi: 10.56639/jsar.1949946.
ISNAD
Ataker, Gülşah - Çakaroğlu, Deniz. “Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 8/2 (June 1, 2026): 290-298. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1949946.
JAMA
1.Ataker G, Çakaroğlu D. Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises. JSAR. 2026;8:290–298.
MLA
Ataker, Gülşah, and Deniz Çakaroğlu. “Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, vol. 8, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 290-8, doi:10.56639/jsar.1949946.
Vancouver
1.Gülşah Ataker, Deniz Çakaroğlu. Investigation of the Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Some Physical and Physiological Changes in People Doing Fitness Exercises. JSAR. 2026 Jun. 1;8(2):290-8. doi:10.56639/jsar.1949946

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