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Become a Marathon Runner With the Protein PGC-1alpha
Even with a greater muscle
mass, a sprinter cannot win
a marathon. His
specially-trained and
strengthened muscles will
fatigue faster than the
... > full story
Muscle Adaptation of Transition to Minimalist Running
As barefoot and minimalist
running become increasingly
popular, a new study is
looking at how muscles are
affected by the transition
from traditional footwear. ... > full story
Formula Can Calculate a Person's Speed by Just Looking at Their Footprints
Scientists have designed an
equation that provides a
highly accurate estimate of
an individual's speed based
on stride length. They used
... > full story
Cushioned Heel Running Shoes May Alter Adolescent Biomechanics, Performance
Many of today's running
shoes feature a heavy
cushioned heel. New research
found that these shoes may
alter an adolescent runner's
... > full story
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Anabolic Steroids May Affect Future Mental Health
May 20, 2013 — There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes. Twenty per cent of the ... > full story -
Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets
May 6, 2013 — Bicycle helmets save lives and their use should be required by law. That's the conclusion of a new ... > full story -
High School Athletes Say Concussions Won't Sideline Them
May 6, 2013 — Many high school football players say it's OK to play with a concussion even though they know they are at risk of serious injury, according to a new ... > full story -
Camaraderie of Sports Teams May Deter Bullying, Violence
May 5, 2013 — As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new ... > full story -
Dehydration Is a Problem in Combat Sports
May 2, 2013 — Athletes in combat sports often try to shed body weight in order to compete against lighter and smaller opponents. A new doctoral thesis points to the human body’s limited ability to quickly ... > full story -
Proper Cleat Choice Gives Turf Injuries the Boot
May 1, 2013 — Injury on the playing field often is caused by the interaction between the athlete's shoe and the field ... > full story -
More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead to Longer Recovery Time
April 25, 2013 — Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous ... > full story -
Study Links Genetic Marker to Post-Concussion Neurocognitive Function in Contact Sports
April 24, 2013 — A new study is coming one step closer to finding out whether or not an athlete’s genetic makeup determines the severity of post-concussive brain ... > full story -
Effectiveness of Early Sport Specialization Limited in Most Sports, Sport Diversification May Be Better Approach at Young Ages
April 23, 2013 — Ever-increasing requirements for success in competitive sports has created added pressure for young athletes to train with greater intensity at earlier ages. The goal to become the next Olympian or ... > full story -
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Is Most Effective Treatment for Chronic Heel Pain, Study Suggests
April 22, 2013 — New research aims to find an effective treatment for the two million Americans suffering annually from moderate-to-severe heel ... > full story
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