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That association can block the recognition of the life lessons that can be learned without ever serving in the armed forces. Skills connected with military training can benefit all of us—including ...
George Russell has worked with the same sports psychologist since 2020. The Mercedes driver uses mental coaching to manage pressure and energy across the season.
Anyone who has run while pushing a stroller knows stroller running can feel cumbersome and hard on the body. But does it increase the risk of injury? According to a new study from researchers at Penn State Berks, the…
Sports bodies should prioritize routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes' mental health to tackle the high prevalence of mental health issues among this group, concludes an International Olympic…
As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment. During preseason football camp, Alexis had just sprinted up the…
This is an excerpt from The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign up here to receive the Peak newsletter directly in your inbox. In this week’s newsletter, I asked ...
Dr. Christian Glasgow on the pressure, the parents, the burnout, and the five questions every kid chasing this should be asking themselves.
Mental health support is now recognized as a vital component of elite athletic performance and development.
Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are among the most severe injuries a competitive athlete can face. The ACL is crucial for maintaining both stability and function in the knee joint. Each year, between…
Could athletes trade meat for plants and maintain their performance? In a multi-university study, researchers found that recreational runners and resistance trainers did just that.
Research that began by analyzing more than 400,000 gym-goers worldwide has illustrated the importance of persevering through early struggles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become one of the most transformative technologies in sports science, enabling significant advances in athlete ...
Major sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games often inspire people to become more active. For many though, this surge in motivation can fade within weeks.
It is easy to assume that harder training always produces better results. In resistance training, which includes lifting weights or using resistance machines, taking every set to the point where you cannot complete…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O'Brien the team's vice-president of sport performance. O'Brien will oversee the NHL club's strength and conditioning, sport science and nut ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs' organization continues to take shape as GM John Chayka revamps another area of the club's staff. This time, it's the sport performance department.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club’s Sport Performance department will be led by Andy O’Brien as its Vice President, Sport Performance. In his role, O’Brien will oversee all ...
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O’Brien the team’s vice-president of sport performance. O’Brien will oversee the NHL club’s strength and conditioning, sport science and nutrition, ...
New research suggests you don't need punishing workouts to reduce anxiety and boost your mood. Here's why a walk, gentle gym session or yoga class could sometimes do more for your mind than HIIT The ...
Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres August 5 on Apple TV+, with Lasso coaching a second-division women's football team. Self-determination theory predicts this is his optimal context: a new team with no ...
From yoga studios to boutique gyms, workouts performed beneath infrared heating panels have become a visible fitness trend. Studios often claim that infrared heat improves circulation, flexibility and recovery, reduces…
An international team of researchers led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the University of Bonn—with participation from the Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB), FC Barcelona's medical department and…
From quiet solo sessions to partner sessions, packed classes, and personal coaching, the right setup can drive focus, build accountability, and make sticking to a routine feel easier.
The field of adolescent sport performance is rapidly evolving as research uncovers the complex interactions among nutrition ...
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As the Commonwealth Games approach, athletes chasing every extra edge on the track, court or in the pool might not find it in training, but on their dinner plates. In a study published in Sports Medicine—Open, University…
Sanford Sports coaches are helping athletes develop mental skills alongside physical training, giving them tools to manage pressure, build confidence and perform at their best.
Today marks the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. As athletes prepare for the competition to begin, excitement, anticipation and pressure will be building. But how important are these ...
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Adams, Tel Aviv University President Prof. Ariel Porat, Chair of the Olympic Committee of Israel and IOC Member Yael Arad, Head of the Sylvan Adams Sport ...
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