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Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial
On the face of it, competitive distance running appears not to have changed much since the Olympic Games were revived... Read more
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How our brains learn new athletic skills fast: Investigating electrocortical activity and faster locomotor adaptation
You join a swing dance class, and at first you're all left feet. But—slowly, eyes glued to the teacher—you pick... Read more
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Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try 'exercise snacking'
The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to aging well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats... Read more
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Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes
"Look for the gap!" "Move into space!" "Who's free?"... Read more
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How tapering maximizes your potential on marathon day
The taper is an essential aspect of training that many new runners need to remember to incorporate into their training... Read more
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Multiple concussions in rugby players associated with higher levels of proteins linked to neurodegenerative disease
Retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have higher levels of certain proteins in their blood, which may make... Read more
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Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed
Findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggest resistance... Read more
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Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists
Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill... Read more
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Q&A: Do protective policies in elite sports safeguard athletes?
With the 2024 Summer Olympics around the corner, all eyes are on Paris. Over 10 thousand of the best athletes... Read more
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Female Australian football players are taking more hits, says study
New research from the University of South Australia has for the first time identified the most common and burdensome injuries... Read more
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Olympic swimmers improving by … running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike
The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching and we can imagine the elite athletes maintaining a strict and grueling training... Read more
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A widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health, says study
Whether selected to swim, row or run in the Olympics, or gearing up to ride in the Tour de France,... Read more
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Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work
Those trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work may resort to painkillers, massage, acupuncture or... Read more
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Walking is great for lower back pain—here's how to get the most out of this exercise
If you're one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from lower back pain, you might want to try... Read more
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Struggling with doing physical therapy exercises at home? Here's how to stay on track
Physical therapy can be a life changer, helping people address chronic pain, recovery from surgery or injury, or getting back... Read more