Dance psychology for excellence
Until now, the dance market has been conspicuously devoid of instruction on the vital mental aspect of dance performance. Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence provides the tools and...
View ArticleExercise in early teens can prevent help diabetes in adulthood
Carrying out exercise during the early teenage years could reduce a child’s risk of developing diabetes later in life, according to a study led by the University of Exeter. The research, published in...
View ArticleLearn to swim faster
In a sport where victory is often determined by a few hundredths of a second, it’s clear why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the world’s most renowned coaches,...
View ArticleHow to choose a bike for Triathlon
Finding the right triathlon bike for you can seem difficult and daunting. Find out how to choose a triathlon bike in this handy guide from USA Triathlon. How to choose a triathlon bike The bike is the...
View ArticleImproving the performance of young athletes
Conditioning for Young Athletes provides coaches and instructors with the best training advice, exercises and programmes for establishing an overall fitness base and maximising athletic development for...
View ArticleSebastian Coe elected IAAF president
Former Olympic 1500m champion Lord Coe is the new president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the body that governs world athletics. The 58-year-old Briton beat rival...
View ArticleMotor learning theory from a dance perspective
As dance training evolves and becomes more complex, knowledge of motor behaviour is foundational in helping dancers learn and master new skills and become more efficient in integrating the skills....
View ArticleOverhydration in endurance sports
Ever since researchers in Florida first formulated Gatorade in 1965, use of sports drinks has increased to the point of overindulgence by elite performers and novices alike. Athletes, parents, coaches...
View ArticleNew safety guidelines on water consumption for exercise published
In recent years, at least 14 deaths of marathon runners, American football players and other athletes have been attributed to exercise-associated hyponatremia, a condition that results from drinking...
View ArticleNew study gives hope for genetic obesity cure
Obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges of the 21st century. Affecting more than 500 million people worldwide, obesity contributes to potentially fatal disorders such as cardiovascular...
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