What if the fingers and the size of the footballers could predict their performance?
In athletes, the ratio between the length of their fingers and their size are linked to the production of lactate, ...
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After the Olympics: The risks of the quest for performance
The Olympic Games celebrate sporting excellence, but behind these exceptional performances often lies a darker reality. The relentless quest to ...
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Is sleep essential for athletic performance?
Whether you are a top athlete or an amateur, the quality and quantity of sleep can greatly influence your results. ...
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Olympic Games: “The menstrual cycle can have a negative and positive impact on athletes’ performance”
As the Olympic Games begin, Insep researcher Juliana Antero explains how menstrual cycles can influence the results of high-level athletes. ...
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Losing weight before a competition harms athletes’ performance and health
Cutting back on food intake to lose weight is a common practice among athletes, but it is not without consequences ...
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