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Real-Time Feedback System for Alpine Skiers Help Improve Performance

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 18, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers have developed an effective real-time performance management and feedback system for alpine ski racers that allow skiers to better understand their carved turning skills and improve their performance.


Study: Popular supplement quercetin does not enhance athletic performance

Medicine & Health / Research

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The antioxidant quercetin is increasingly being marketed as a supplement that boosts athletic performance, but a new University of Georgia study finds that it is no better than a placebo.


Study shows sleep extension improves athletic performance and mood

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Athletes who extended their nightly sleep and reduced accumulated sleep debt reported improvements in various drills conducted after every regular practice.


Athletes with asthma need more help from their team trainers

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Very few athletic trainers associated with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) programs said that they were following best practice standards for managing asthma among their athletes, according to a new study.


Sportspeople warned: alcohol will affect performance

Sportspeople warned: alcohol will affect performance

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even moderate amounts of alcohol affect recovery from athletic performance, with muscle performance loss doubled in those who drank alcohol.