The widespread use of unproven remedies and products in sport is not only harmful to athletes but also to wider society
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The widespread use of unproven remedies and products in sport is not only harmful to athletes but also to wider society
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Jean Bell, the founder of Jeuness Track Club, an all-girls running team, stays active on the sidelines.
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Vasu Sojitra lost his right leg at 9 months. Now 30, he recently completed what is believed to be the first disabled ski descent of Denali. He hopes to encourage others to follow.
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Research has shown that the way you view yourself can influence how far you physically push yourself.
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A mismatch between energy intake and output can lead to long-lasting health consequences and elite sport is just the tip of the iceberg, experts say
Sounds like a lot of 'cosmetic athletes' (gym goers) also.
Athletes must eat in order to meet their nutritional needs including boosting their energy levels. However, many athletes are trying to maintain a weight that lines up with guidelines and expectations of their sport. Some athletes have trouble balancing this fine line and find themselves missing out on essential nutrients and a balanced diet.
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Australia reached the World Cup after using sports science, including a pair of glasses that helped the team recover from jet lag before the deciding match.
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We see it all too often: The NFL running back who’s tackled by a 270 pound linebacker; the ultra-marathoner who pounds through 100 miles of trails; and the soccer striker who battles injury and dominates the Olympic Games.
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Public health experts, educators and the media constantly remind us that children should put down the video games and get active. But how much activity is really necessary to maintain health?
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Until recently, sports psychology mainly focused on training the mind to win. But over the next two weeks, most Olympians will lose and experts are starting to realise that facing up to that prospect might save them from crushing disappointment.
Out of the 10,500 athletes battling for gold at London's Olympic Games, only 302 will win. The others will face the disappointment, anger and shame that comes with failure.