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Some Australian Open matches run extremely late. How would that impact player sleep and recovery?

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The best techniques for being a cricket fast bowler, according to science

Paul Felton , Nottingham Trent University

Concussion: what it is and how sports science is making rugby safer

Jon Patricios , University of the Witwatersrand

Rugby World Cup: why hamstring injuries are so prevalent in the sport

Gokhan Yagiz , East Carolina University and Julian Owen , Bangor University

This finals season, a brief ‘priming’ workout could boost performance on the sports field and beyond

Christopher Latella , Edith Cowan University and Krissy Kendall , Edith Cowan University

How the Premier League’s wealth funded a revolution in training technology

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Winning the Tour de France requires subtle physics, young muscles and an obscene amount of calories – 3 essential reads

Daniel Merino, The Conversation

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

John Eric Goff , University of Lynchburg

Has the monitoring of professional athletes’ intimate information gone too far?

Julia Powles , The University of Western Australia and Toby Walsh , UNSW Sydney

The ‘hot hand’ is a real basketball phenomenon – but only some players have the ability to go on these basket-making streaks

Konstantinos Pelechrinis , University of Pittsburgh and Wayne Winston , Indiana University

I helped introduce silver medallist Jaclyn Narracott to the fearsome 130kph skeleton event. Here’s how it’s done

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How do Olympic freestyle skiers produce their amazing tricks? A biomechanics expert explains

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Why taking penalties under pressure can be so tough

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What Olympic gymnasts can teach us about improving our balance

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Football: ‘The wall’ can make it harder to save free kicks – new research

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Let it happen or make it happen? There’s more than one way to get in the zone

Christian Swann , Southern Cross University and Scott Goddard , Southern Cross University

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Jim Gregory , The Ohio State University

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How Dangerous Are Soccer Concussions? They May Cause Lasting Damage

As the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off, repeated concussions and head injuries in the sport raise discussion about the lifelong consequences on the brain

Lauren J. Young

Baseball Players Are Hitting More Home Runs—And Climate Change Is Helping

As atmospheric temperatures rise with climate change, baseballs can travel farther through the air, allowing for more home runs

Christopher W. Callahan, Justin S. Mankin, The Conversation US

Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Highlights the Violence Black Men Experience in Football

The “terrifyingly ordinary” nature of football’s violence disproportionately affects Black men

Tracie Canada

International Sports Need to Prioritize Sustainability

Events like the World Cup can emit millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide, but it doesn’t have to be that way

How Will Men’s World Cup Soccer Players Cope with Qatar Heat?

The question of how to preserve athletic performance amid extreme heat, including at the World Cup in Qatar, is pressing as climate change bites

Katharine Sanderson, Nature magazine

Men’s World Cup Soccer Ball, the Al Rihla, Has the Aerodynamics of a Champion

The Al Rihla may fly more quickly through the air than previous World Cup balls

John Eric Goff, The Conversation US

Sexist Science in Soccer Harms Women in an Epic Own Goal

As players take the pitch for the men’s World Cup, science supports their safety and equipment more than it does women’s

Tanya Lewis

Video Game Players Avoid Gay Characters

A study of gamer behavior finds they shy away from gay characters, regardless of their strengths

Cornel Nesseler

The ‘Hot Hand’ Is a Real Basketball Phenomenon, but It Is Rare

A statistical analysis finds evidence for shooting streaks in real game situations

Konstantinos Pelechrinis, Wayne Winston, The Conversation US

Winter Olympic Sites Are Melting Away because of Climate Crisis

As greenhouse gas emissions rise, more venues will face conditions that professional athletes consider unfair or unsafe

Andrea Thompson

How Olympic Figure Skaters Break Records with Physics

An exercise scientist explains the biomechanics behind jumps such as the quadruple Axel and what the body’s limits are

The Olympics Have 100 Percent Fake Snow—Here’s the Science of How It Gets Made

Artificial snow can affect the performance of skiers and snowboarders

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Sex differences in the physiological responses to cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. Many heart disease patients are referred for cardiac rehabilitation, a multidisciplinary outpatient program often consisting of exercise training....

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Curvilinear association between waist-to-height ratio and cardiorespiratory fitness: a cross-sectional study based on nationwide data from Chinese children and adolescents

Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is considered an important summary indicator for assessing the health of children and adolescents. However, there are fewer studies addressing the association between WHtR and card...

Comparison of low-dose maximal-intent versus controlled-tempo resistance training on quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength in untrained healthy adults: a comparative effectiveness study

Lack of physical activity is a global issue for adults that can lead to sedentary behaviour and a higher prevalence of health complications and chronic diseases, resulting in reduced quality-of-life (QoL) and ...

Biological assessment of the omega-3 status after omega-3 enriched dietary during an active seasonal performance on soccer players

To assess the physiological change of blood fatty acid composite during the seasonal performance of soccer players with omega-6/omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid balanced dietary supplementation.

Acute physiological responses and muscle recovery in females: a randomised controlled trial of muscle damaging exercise in hypoxia

Studies have investigated the effects of training under hypoxia (HYP) after several weeks in a male population. However, there is still a lack of knowledge on the acute hypoxic effects on physiology and muscle...

Effects of core stability and feedback music on upper body mediolateral movements during cycling

Asymmetry in involuntary trunk motion during voluntary movements of the lower extremities is a risk factor for musculoskeletal injuries and may be related to core stability. Core stability plays a pivotal role...

Same game, different worlds? General conditions, perceived stress, and associations between stress and past season injuries in elite female and male ice hockey players

Ice hockey is played by women and men but the arena they play in may differ substantially. Potential differences in general conditions to play the sport may be associated to perceived stress, which has shown t...

The relationship between mindfulness and athletes’ mental skills may be explained by emotion regulation and self-regulation

Although numerous psychological determinants of sports success have been identified in the scientific literature, research on the contribution of mindfulness and interoceptive awareness to sports achievements ...

A single session of a beach volleyball exergame did not improve state anxiety level in healthy adult women

This study evaluated the acute effect of the exergame Kinect Sports ® beach volleyball on state anxiety level in adult women. Thirty healthy adult women (age: 21 [4] years, body mass: 54.70 [19.50] kg, height: 1.6...

Reliability and validity of self-report questions for assessing levels of physical activity and sedentary time in adult childhood cancer survivors

Regular physical activity and limited sedentary time are recommended for adult childhood cancer survivors. The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare designed a questionnaire to assess levels of physical...

Prediction of fat-free mass from body surface area in young basketball players

Fat Free Mass (FFM) is an important and essential indicator in various sports populations, since greater muscle and bone mass generates greater strength, endurance and speed in athletes.

Metabolic, cognitive and neuromuscular responses to different multidirectional agility-like sprint protocols in elite female soccer players – a randomised crossover study

Resistance to fatigue is a key factor in injury prevention that needs to be considered in return-to-sport (RTS) scenarios, especially after severe knee ligament injuries. Fatigue should be induced under game-l...

Carbohydrate ingestion does not suppress increases in fatty acid-binding protein 4 concentrations post-acute aerobic exercise in healthy men: a randomized crossover study

Fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) has been associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Acute aerobic exercise increases circulating FABP4 concentrations, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclea...

Resistance exercising on unstable surface leads to Pupil Dilation

Chronic resistance training and acute resistance exercises improve physical performance and can enhance cognitive performance. However, there is still uncertainty about the mechanism(s) responsible for cogniti...

Effect of maturation level on normative specific-agility performance metrics and their fitness predictors in soccer players aged 11–18 years

In sports sciences, normative data serve as standards for specific physical performance attributes, enhancing talent identification within a specific population. The aim of this study was to provide standard d...

An analysis of transition-resulted goal scoring patterns in football leagues: a comparison of the first 5 rounds and the last 5 rounds prior midway of the season

This study investigated the concept of ‘game style’ in football, focusing on a team’s distinctive approach characterized by tactics, formations, and strategies. The objective is to compare goal-scoring pattern...

Effects of six-week stroboscopic training program on visuomotor reaction speed in goal-directed movements in young volleyball players: a study focusing on agility performance

In team sports, deficits in visuomotor reaction speed are considered a significant and modifiable risk factor that can lead to decreased performance and an increased risk of injuries. Thus, identifying effecti...

The effects of TRX suspension training on sarcopenic biomarkers and functional abilities in elderlies with sarcopenia: a controlled clinical trial

Sarcopenia is an age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that can be modulated by resistance training. This study aimed to investigate the effects of TRX Suspension Training (TST) on serum lev...

Comprehensive linear and nonlinear analysis of the effects of spinning on dynamic balancing ability in Hungarian folk dancers

In the case of Hungarian folk dancers, it is crucial to maintain correct posture and promptly respond to imbalances. However, traditional dances often lack specific training to develop these skills.

Investigation of sports participation motivation in people with disabilities: a cross-sectional study of individuals with physical and hearing impairments

While reading the literature, it is seen that there are not enough studies on the motivation of disabled individuals to participate in sports. This study aims to examine the sports participation motivations of...

Effects of Pilates exercises on spine deformities and posture: a systematic review

Pilates is becoming increasingly popular amongst a wide range of people and is gaining more attention. It is also an effective means of physical rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review is to explore ...

Poor quality of sleep and musculoskeletal pains among highly trained and elite athletes in Senegal

Previous studies reported that poor sleep quality (PSQ) was associated with musculoskeletal pains (MSP) and poor physical performance in athletes.

Hip adduction and abduction strength profiles in elite and sub-elite female soccer players according to players level and leg limb-dominance

Understanding the hip adduction and abduction strength in female soccer players is crucial for performance enhancement and injury prevention. This study compares the strength profiles in these muscle groups be...

The effectiveness of the STOP-X training program on the knee valgus angle and balance in female basketball players with dynamic knee valgus: a randomized controlled trial

Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) accompanied by poor balance is the cause of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in athletes, and the identification and correction of these factors are always of interest to resea...

Development and application of a home-based exercise program for patients with cardiovascular disease: a feasibility study

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease. However, the participation and completion rates for hospital-based CR are low, and home-based CR has been suggested as an al...

Association between ACTN3 (R577X), ACE (I/D), BDKRB2 (-9/+9), and AGT (M268T) polymorphisms and performance phenotypes in Brazilian swimmers

The influence of genetic polymorphisms on athletic performance has been widely explored. This study investigated the interactions between the polymorphisms ACTN3 (R577X), ACE (I/D), BDKRB2 (-9/+9), and AGT (M/T) ...

In which rounds were the most rotations of key players made, and how did this affect physical activity? Analysis of the eight best teams of the 2018 FIFA world cup Russia

Team management, especially player selection, rotation, and availability, are critical issues when dealing with the high demands of modern training and gameplay. As such, research continuously seeks ways to im...

Relationship between a body shape index and muscle strength index in Chinese university students: a cross-sectional survey

The problem of overweight obesity and decrease in muscle strength among university students has become an indisputable fact. In this study, a comprehensive index reflecting obesity degree a body shape index (A...

Comparison of the level of physical activity after the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with limited physical activity (PA) of most of the world’s population. This cross-sectional prospective study aimed to assess the levels of PA of university students in Pol...

Mental health problems, sleep quality and overuse injuries in advanced Swedish rock-climbers – the CLIMB study

To examine the prevalence of mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress), sleep quality, and disability due to overuse injuries in advanced and elite rock-climbers. The rock-climbers were compared...

Relationship between maximal oxygen uptake, within-set fatigue and between-set recovery during resistance exercise in resistance-trained men and women

The primary aim of this study was to examine the relationship between maximal oxygen update (V̇O 2max ) and within-set fatigue and between-set recovery during resistance exercise in men and women.

Relationship between shoulder and elbow range of motion and ultrasonographic structural abnormalities in the elbow of Taiwanese high school baseball players

Ultrasonographic structural abnormalities are regarded as one of the risk factors of elbow injuries. Elbow injuries are commonly associated with decreased shoulder/elbow range of motion (ROM). The purpose of t...

The COVID-19 lockdown as a model of detraining in division 1 college softball players

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the organized training of softball players, similar to the abrupt cessation of sports participation that can happen after an injury. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic offers a uniqu...

Nose vs. mouth breathing– acute effect of different breathing regimens on muscular endurance

It has been reported that the way we breathe (whether through the nose or mouth) can influence many aspects of our health and to some extent, sport performance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ac...

The impact of strategic napping on peak expiratory flow and respiratory function in young elite athletes

Respiratory health is a critical determinant of athletic performance, and the utilization of restorative strategies, such as strategic napping, may offer a competitive edge to athletes. This study investigates...

Investigation of inter-rater and test-retest reliability of Y balance test in college students with flexible flatfoot

The Lower Quarter Y Balance Test (YBT-LQ) has been widely used to assess dynamic balance in various populations. Dynamic balance in flexible flatfoot populations is one of the risk factors for lower extremity ...

The effect of high-intensity intermittent and moderate-intensity continuous exercises on neurobiological markers and cognitive performance

The effects of exercise on cognitive functions and general brain health have been increasingly studied. Such studies conducted among athletes are very important to understanding the effects of different exerci...

Effect of exercise on functional capacity and body weight for people with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease affect the activities of daily living at varying degree. While the effects of aerobic exercise on functional capacity are well-documented, the extent o...

Effects of plyometric jump training on measures of physical fitness and lower-limb asymmetries in prepubertal male soccer players: a randomized controlled trial

High level of physical fitness is a paramount soccer performance factor. As such, developing key components of physical fitness such as sprinting, jumping, and change of direction (CoD) at an early age empower...

The origin of the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS)

The maximal lactate steady state, abbreviated as MLSS, is the maximal exercise intensity where the concentration of earlobe capillary or arterial blood lactate remains constant over time. In the late 1970s and...

The effectiveness of fatigue on repositioning sense of lower extremities: systematic review and meta-analysis

An injury can significantly harm both individual and team performance. One of the most important risk factors for sports-related injuries, especially non-collision injuries, is fatigue. It seems that poor prop...

The phase angle cut-off point capable of discriminating hemodialysis patients with reduced exercise tolerance: a cross-sectional study

Phase angle (PhA) is a prognostic marker of all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease. However, no study has investigated this marker as a predictor of exercise intolerance in hemodialysis (HD) patients. T...

Effects of a randomized-controlled and online-supported physical activity intervention on exercise capacity, fatigue and health related quality of life in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome

The Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS), which can occur after acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, leads to restrictions in everyday activity. Our study assessed the impact of an online-guided interve...

Monitoring modifiable injury risk factors over an in-season mesocycle in semi-professional female field hockey players

This study aimed to determine changes of modifiable injury risk factors and fatigue parameters during a mesocycle (4 months of the competitive season) in semi-professional female field hockey players (Spanish ...

Recreational cycling provides greater satisfaction and flow in an immersive virtual environment than in real life

As the state of satisfaction and flow involved in the physical activity (PA) determines future training commitment, it is undoubtedly very important to study the factors influencing the attractiveness of PA. O...

A 6-month exercise intervention clinical trial in women: effects of physical activity on multi-omics biomarkers and health during the first wave of COVID-19 in Korea

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first reported in December 2019 and the first case in Korea was confirmed on January 20, 2020. Due to the absence of therapeutic agents and vaccines, the Korean governme...

A novel comparative study of NNAR approach with linear stochastic time series models in predicting tennis player's performance

Prediction models have gained immense importance in various fields for decision-making purposes. In the context of tennis, relying solely on the probability of winning a single match may not be sufficient for ...

Exploring a holistic training program on tactical behavior and psychological components of elite soccer players throughout competition season: a pilot study

This study aimed to assess the effects of a training program, considering an ecological/holistic perspective, on both tactical behavior (i.e., principles of play; PP) and psychological aspects (i.e., emotional...

Kitesurfing and snowkiting injuries in Norway: a retrospective study

Kiteboarding (kitesurfing on water and snowkiting) is a fairly new sport and is defined as a high-risk sport. The injury rate has been reported to be between 6 and 9 per 1000 h. The aim of the study was to ide...

Effectiveness of an 11-week exercise intervention for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: results of a quasi-experimental pragmatic trial

To assess the effectiveness of exercise and education in addition to standard care (SC) compared to SC alone in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) during 24 months follow-up.

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