COVID-19 and the competitive athlete: why self-isolation brings mental health strain for elite athletes
Athletes are more likely than the general population to experience mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression as a […]
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Loading Good for Joints: Don’t Be Afraid Lifting Heavy With Full Motion
A common misconception is that lifting heavy objects and loading your joints, whether in the gym or everyday life, puts
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Sauna Use as a Supplement or Substitute For Resistance Training
Sauna use can supplement or substitute for resistance training. In a recent post, I discussed the benefit of sauna use
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How controlled breathing helps elite athletes – and you can benefit from it too
Professional sport is full of stories of elite athletes “choking” emotionally and mentally under the pressure of competition. One famous
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The support network behind 15-year-old Cori Gauff who beat Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Having a robust support network can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on all aspects of an athlete’s development and performance.
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Rule 5 of Successful Team Work: Rush and Point
When a member of the Pack scores, there are only two options: We’re either rushing or we’re pointing. Liverpool Football Club
How the brain prepares for movement and actions
Our behaviour and movement is largely tied to how well we control, organise and carry out movements in the correct
Transfer deadline medicals – how inaccurate tests may lead to clubs making the wrong decisions about players
The football transfer deadline day is a highly anticipated event in any fan’s calendar. Signing one or two key players
Women’s World Cup: the science of what makes a good football game for fans
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup has got off to a record breaking start. The US beat Thailand 13-0, claiming
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Caster Semenya: how much testosterone is too much for a female athlete?
The South African athlete, Caster Semenya, has lost her case against the athletic governing body, IAAF, which means that she
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