7B: Revisiting Recovery

Transformative Power of Sport: More than just sport

Transformative Power of Sport: Teamwork and Leadership

Transformative Power of Sport: Athlete Retirement Experience

Transformative Power of Sport: A Gold Medal Experience

Challenging the comeback effect

It was once believed that being slightly behind in a game could boost winning chances in basketball, but new research challenges this idea. Tests across other sports like football and rugby found no similar effect.

Mental health of high-performance coach and staff

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…

Preventing overtraining syndrome in elite athletes

Elite athletes’ intense training boosts performance but can lead to overtraining syndrome (OTS) without ample rest. A new review highlights OTS’s impact on physical and mental health, manifesting in reduced performance, mood swings, and motivation loss. Preventing OTS involves monitoring loads, prioritizing recovery, and adjusting training plans promptly based on early signs for optimal athlete…

Prevalence of Common Mental Health Disorders Among Elite Canadian Athletes

Muscle cramps and damage in marathon runners

Muscle cramps are a common issue in marathons, often affecting runners’ performance. This study compared muscle damage and dehydration between marathoners with and without exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC). Runners with EAMC had higher levels of muscle damage markers but similar dehydration and electrolyte levels compared to those without cramps.