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Youth physical activity during summer holiday
August 6, 2024
Regular physical activity is crucial for children’s health, but it often declines during out-of-school periods like summer holidays. Children aged 6 to 9 years, experience a significant decrease in overall physical activity during summer holidays, which persisted even after the holidays ended. This underscores the importance of addressing summer holiday trends in physical activity to...
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Navigating athlete retirement
August 5, 2024
Retirement from sport poses challenges for athletes’ identity and mental health. A recent study of Canadian athletes highlights the importance of support from friends, teammates, and family in facilitating career transition planning. Collaborative efforts by sport organizations and staff can educate athletes on how to foster supportive environments, leading to improved performance, prolonged careers, and...
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The power of physical activity for health
August 2, 2024
Beyond solely targeting weight loss, engaging in physical activity can yield significant benefits for obesity management in individuals, prioritizing overall health rather than focusing only on weight loss. Recent research delves into these advantages, underscoring the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and activity specialists to effectively communicate this message.
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Vitamin D comparison between indoor and outdoor athletes
August 1, 2024
Vitamin D is crucial for health as it impacts bone health and immune function. Indoor elite athletes have been shown to have lower vitamin D levels compared to outdoor athletes, with nearly all indoor athletes being deficient in the vitamin.
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Effects of high intensity interval training
August 1, 2024
High intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a widely used form of training to improve cardiac performance. Research shows that a 5-week HIIT program improved aerobic capacity and sport-specific skills for athletes.
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Self-esteem in sport
August 1, 2024
Self-esteem plays a crucial role in both daily life and sports. This study finds that athletes in individual sports generally exhibit higher levels of self-esteem compared to those in team sports.
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Balancing motherhood and marathon training
August 1, 2024
A study exploring how mothers who run marathons navigate dual roles as both caregiver and athlete found that “marathon moms” employed various strategies to manage time constraints and alleviate the guilt they experienced when spending time away from their families. Practicing self-compassion, seeking social support, and establishing a flexible training schedule helped the mothers achieve...
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Playing pickleball to stay active
July 31, 2024
As the worldwide population continues to get older, using sports to make aging more enjoyable is becoming popular. Pickleball is gaining in popularity and shows playing the sport l affects happiness and social connections in people aged 50 to 83. Playing pickleball not only makes people happier but also helps them feel more connected to...
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Stigma and mental health
July 30, 2024
Negative social attitudes or stereotypes surrounding mental health, also known as stigma, poses a significant barrier to mental health help-seeking among athletes. Research shows that athletes are often reluctant to seek help for mental health because of fears about what others will think. Normalizing discussions around mental health in sport is key to address these...
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Women in sports leadership
July 29, 2024
Gender inequality in sport organization boards remains a problem in the world of sport. Researchers teamed up with a group of professionals to show that old-fashioned practices and stereotypes are still holding women back in sports leadership.
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