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The impact of mental toughness on sport performance
February 25, 2025
Does mental toughness make a difference in sport performance? This review dove into research and found that athletes with higher mental toughness consistently perform better, especially in combat and individual sports.
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Motor training and the athlete’s brain
February 24, 2025
Motor skill training doesn’t just improve performance, it rewires the brain! Athletes develop fewer but stronger brain connections through training, boosting focus and reaction time and giving them a mental edge.
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Predicting muscle fiber composition
February 21, 2025
Curious about your muscle type? This study suggests that the number of reps you can do at 80% of your maximum weight (1RM) reveals whether you have more fast-twitch or slow-twitch muscle fibers.
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Chronic alcohol misuse and sport performance
February 20, 2025
Chronic alcohol misuse causes muscle weakness and atrophy, while problematic drinking impairs muscle function and athletic performance. This study shows that alcohol consumption hinders muscle recovery and function, potentially reducing sport performance, especially in men.
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Gender inequality in sport media
February 19, 2025
For the past 30 years, research has shown that men’s sports continue to dominate media coverage, with women’s sports often receiving minimal attention. Despite some progress on social media and online newsletters, gender imbalances persist, highlighting the need for more equitable representation in sports media.
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Wearable sweat loss measuring devices
February 18, 2025
As technology continues to advance, athletes are increasingly using devices to enhance their performance and overall health. Wearable sweat sensors have become one of these key tools for health tracking. Here are recent developments in sweat loss measuring devices and how they contribute to improved tracking and monitoring of overall body health.
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Mental health of high-performance coach and staff
February 14, 2025
A growing awareness of mental health needs among elite athletes has emerged, but the mental well-being of coaches and high-performance support staff (HPSS) in elite sports is less understood. Heightened levels of psychological distress, risky alcohol consumption, and sleep disturbances were found among coaches and HPSS, highlighting the need to extend mental health support to...
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Exercise training for youth tennis athletes
February 13, 2025
For optimal athletic performance, it is important not to neglect overall fitness. This study found that exercise training improves the physical fitness of young tennis players, particularly in speed and agility.
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Kinesio Taping for chronic ankle instability
February 12, 2025
Ankle injuries are common among athletes, with recurrent sprains potentially leading to chronic ankle instability (CAI). Kinesio Taping, a type of therapeutic taping, has shown to provide moderate stabilization for athletes with CAI.
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Local sports clubs post COVID-19
February 11, 2025
As local sports clubs try to bounce back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, they face various challenges. Explore how these clubs are struggling to return to organized sports and emphasize the importance of using proven strategies to help them adapt and survive.
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