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Biological clock-watching can give your performance an extra boost From the Olympics to football games, athletes who train and compete at optimal times on their biological clocks may gain a competitive edge, according to a report presented at the recent joint meeting of the American Sleep Disorders Association and Sleep Research society in Washington, D.C.... MORE
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In the world at large, about 51 per cent of live births are male children, the upward slant from 50-50 being the result of slightly faster vaginal and intra-uterine swimming speeds by sperm cells which bear the ‘Y’ chromosome (the one which confers maleness). However, that probability of offspring maleness – 51 per cent –... MORE
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Can sleep really hurt your performances? Many athletes sleep poorly during the night before a major competition or after crossing several time zones to compete, but most athletes aren’t sure exactly how this loss of sleep will affect their performances. Some elite athletes claim they have set PBs after a night of tossing and turning, but... MORE
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Here’s further proof that the more you run, the more you protect yourself against heart trouble. Paul Williams is a man with guts. He could have just chilled out when he was not invited to present his probing research at a prestigious symposium given at the recent Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports... MORE
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Osteoporosis (‘brittle bones’) isn’t just a problem for post menopausal women. Both younger women and men are at risk from this disease. Osteoporosis (‘brittle bones’) isn’t just a problem for post menopausal women. Both younger women and men are at risk from this disease. Once osteoporosis is in process, it is irreversible; therefore prevention is... MORE
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How diet and exercise interact to prevent disease – a research summary There are many studies on the independent effects of diet and exercise on chronic disease. But a new area of interest currently emerging is the consideration of how exercise and nutrition can work together in preventing and treating illness. To date, clinical studies... MORE
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Exercise doubles the cholesterol-lowering effect of a low-fat diet It’s been known for some time that exercise has a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol. A number of studies have found that exercise alters the relative proportions of different types of cholesterol – in particular, by boosting levels of ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol. HDL cholesterol helps to... MORE
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How important is intensity? Regular exercise extends life, and the effect is so powerful that even people who wait until they are middle-aged to begin exercising gain extra days on earth. Overall, starting exercise in one’s middle years lowers the risk of death by 23 per cent over the next two decades or so. Excellent... MORE
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Functional movement screening Nick Grantham looks at a number of simple tests to assess the quality of your upper body movement and how to interpret the results In this article we’ll consider some key functional movement tests for the upper body. However, before we do, let’s just refresh ourselves about exactly what functional movement testing... MORE
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The hazards facing triathletes and how they can be prevented Jeremy Windsor outlines the injuries and conditions that triathletes and support professionals must prepare for.From the shortest mass-participation ‘sprint’ races to the elite Ironman events, triathlons have in turn presented health care professionals with fascinating challenges (1). In this article, we highlight some of the... MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
