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#acl-injuries

Real reason ACL injury rate is higher for women - Harvard Gazette

ACL injury disparities among female athletes are influenced by social factors, not just biological differences.
Traditional metrics in sports science may perpetuate biases in understanding injury risks.],

ACL injuries in women's football: Current casualties, former stars who have suffered injuries and everything else you need to know

ACL injuries are increasingly common in women's football, prompting research into their prevalence and potential prevention.

Real reason ACL injury rate is higher for women - Harvard Gazette

ACL injury disparities among female athletes are influenced by social factors, not just biological differences.
Traditional metrics in sports science may perpetuate biases in understanding injury risks.],

ACL injuries in women's football: Current casualties, former stars who have suffered injuries and everything else you need to know

ACL injuries are increasingly common in women's football, prompting research into their prevalence and potential prevention.
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#cycling

Where are they now? Team Sky's 2012 Tour de France-winning team

Team Sky aimed to win the Tour de France with a British rider, focusing on a strategy of marginal gains.

The heat is on: How the Vuelta a Espana peloton is battling the first week's intense temperatures

The extreme heat during this year's Vuelta a España has led to significant adjustments in rider strategies and cooling techniques. Riders are facing temperatures in the mid-30s to 40°C.

Tailwinds don't help "everesting" cyclists

A new study shows that tailwinds do not significantly improve 'everesting' cycling times, despite common assumptions.

Ineos Grenadiers revamp staff, add Dutch sprint coach Mehdi Kordi and coach Tom Hellemann from DSM for 2025

Ineos Grenadiers are restructuring their team to regain cycling dominance, prioritizing innovative coaching and performance support for the 2025 season.

Where are they now? Team Sky's 2012 Tour de France-winning team

Team Sky aimed to win the Tour de France with a British rider, focusing on a strategy of marginal gains.

The heat is on: How the Vuelta a Espana peloton is battling the first week's intense temperatures

The extreme heat during this year's Vuelta a España has led to significant adjustments in rider strategies and cooling techniques. Riders are facing temperatures in the mid-30s to 40°C.

Tailwinds don't help "everesting" cyclists

A new study shows that tailwinds do not significantly improve 'everesting' cycling times, despite common assumptions.

Ineos Grenadiers revamp staff, add Dutch sprint coach Mehdi Kordi and coach Tom Hellemann from DSM for 2025

Ineos Grenadiers are restructuring their team to regain cycling dominance, prioritizing innovative coaching and performance support for the 2025 season.
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#athlete-performance

Rotation and Treatment: How Bayern Munich and other clubs try to manage the unavoidable

Bayern Munich relies on sports science data to determine player rest and rotation, which enhances player health and performance.

Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Okkulo's specialized training environment enhances visual-motor skills for athletes, leading to improved performance under challenging lighting conditions.

Rotation and Treatment: How Bayern Munich and other clubs try to manage the unavoidable

Bayern Munich relies on sports science data to determine player rest and rotation, which enhances player health and performance.

Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Okkulo's specialized training environment enhances visual-motor skills for athletes, leading to improved performance under challenging lighting conditions.
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#world-cup-2026

Footballers at very high risk of extreme heat stress' during World Cup 2026

Footballers face extreme heat stress at World Cup stadiums, necessitating a reevaluation of event timings and safety protocols.

Researchers work to make pitch-perfect turf for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with significant focus on turf quality for athlete performance.

Footballers at very high risk of extreme heat stress' during World Cup 2026

Footballers face extreme heat stress at World Cup stadiums, necessitating a reevaluation of event timings and safety protocols.

Researchers work to make pitch-perfect turf for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with significant focus on turf quality for athlete performance.
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In for the chill: five useful tips to help you stay fit in the winter

Exercising in cold conditions can be challenging but manageable with the right strategies, including wearing layered clothing.

LeBron James' biohacking routine reportedly costs $1.5M - expert says it will help him 'live a long time'

LeBron James invests heavily in his body maintenance, reportedly spending $1.5 million yearly to optimize recovery and performance as he approaches 40.
#football

Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers DW 10/18/2024

Constantly extended football schedules and lack of recovery time threaten players' health and sustainability of their performances.

Behind the scenes at The New Saints FC: It is up there as the biggest game of our lives'

The New Saints prepare meticulously for their historic match against Fiorentina, focusing on hydration and performance training to ensure competitive readiness.

Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers DW 10/18/2024

Constantly extended football schedules and lack of recovery time threaten players' health and sustainability of their performances.

Behind the scenes at The New Saints FC: It is up there as the biggest game of our lives'

The New Saints prepare meticulously for their historic match against Fiorentina, focusing on hydration and performance training to ensure competitive readiness.
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Singapore heat, humidity will test F1 drivers' fitness

Maintaining fitness and weight is a significant challenge for Formula 1 drivers due to travel and race conditions.
#strength-training

Scientists discover 'surprising' secret of world's strongest man

Hall's extraordinary strength is linked to the unusual development of 'guy ropes' muscles essential for stabilizing leg movements.

Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT)

Compensatory Acceleration improves strength training outcomes by promoting faster movement speeds against resistance.

Scientists discover 'surprising' secret of world's strongest man

Hall's extraordinary strength is linked to the unusual development of 'guy ropes' muscles essential for stabilizing leg movements.

Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT)

Compensatory Acceleration improves strength training outcomes by promoting faster movement speeds against resistance.
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Unorthodox cricket bowling has physicists spinning DW 08/21/2024

Round arm bowling transforms cricket dynamics by utilizing the Magnus effect, complicating batting techniques.
The unique physics of round arm bowling enhances its unpredictability against traditional batting techniques.

Joe Brolly: Football has become a factory - teams need to embrace chaos again

Drones offer superior perspective for sports training session analysis.

Agile Engineering Practices are Essential - DZone

Agility is more than just speed in sports science definitions.
There is a difference between agility and a change of direction of speed.

Five ambitious Asian nations on course for the 2026 World Cup in North America

The gap between football powerhouses and smaller nations is shrinking in international tournaments.
Even smaller nations have access to coaching and sports science, allowing them to challenge larger nations physically and tactically.
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