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If you want to get rid of anxiety, go out and run for 10 hours Do some endurance athletes use their sport as a drug? If so, it can be very effective medication, according to recent Japanese research. At the Tokyo Medical College, scientists studied 27 Japanese male athletes (average age = 36) who completed... MORE
High-level college swimmers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the States were studied for a research project published in 1991 The swimmers were assessed for psychological status over a four-year period, the measure being taken throughout the training and competitive seasons. The training programme followed was fairly standard and similar each year – 3000m per... MORE
Self-confidence is not solely in the hands of fate, you are the person responsible for determining how confident you feel in a sporting encounter Article at a glance: Self-confidence in sport is defined; Six key elements contributing to self-confidence in sport are outlined; Practical exercises to boost self-confidence are given. When athletes feel confident, they... MORE
Optimising eating patterns for maximum performance can increase the risk of eating disorders in vulnerable athletes. Dr Helen Lane and Professor Andy Lane examine how athletes and exercisers can gain confidence to exert healthy self-control around food Weight management and diet is an important issue for athletes and exercisers alike. Exercisers tend to be interested... MORE
Overcoming muscle fatigue and sports psychology barriers when competing in a triathlon Article at a glance The phenomenon of inspiratory muscle fatigue and its impact on athletic performance is explained; Explanations are provided as to why this fatigue is so detrimental for triathletes, particularly during the cycle-run transition; Strategies are outlined to help minimise the... MORE
How climbers can prepare effectively for living and exercising at altitude Exercising at altitude produces a cascade of physiological and psychological responses. Andy Lane and Greg Whyte explain how climbers can prepare effectively for living and exercising at altitude Living and exercising at altitude has pronounced psychological and physiological effects. With less oxygen available for... MORE
Professors Andy Lane and Greg Whyte explain the psychology and physiology of preparing for a long-distance open water swim… MORE
Athletes, coaches, commentators, and journalists often refer to the construct of mental toughness as an explanation of why certain people fail under immense pressures, whereas others seem to excel during sporting competition. Adam Nicholls shows you how you can behave and think like a mentally tough athlete. It’s widely accepted by coaches and athletes... 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
