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A recent study led by Geoff Burns, an elite runner and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative, compared the “bouncing behavior”—the underlying spring-like physics of running—in elite-level male runners […]

As an Olympic triathlete in 2000, Joanna Zeiger, SPH ’01 (Ph.D.), would never have envisioned a future researching cannabis, which until recently was on the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s banned list. But that was before Zeiger’s […]

Athletes appear to be almost two and half times more likely than non-athletes to experience irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation), suggests new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.This post was originally published […]

The ubiquitous overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from an unlikely culprit: how far you lean forward.This post was originally published on this site

“Grit” is associated with courage and strength of character as exemplified by the 1969 American western classic “True Grit” starring John Wayne. This personality trait also reflects an individual’s perseverance and consistency for achieving their […]

Physical activity levels at or above the weekly recommended amounts may counter the serious health harms associated with poor sleep quality, suggests a large long term study, published online in the British Journal of Sports […]

New research finds elite athletes have temporary mitochondrial impairment after intense workouts, suggesting they may need to be mindful about overtraining. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.This post […]

Listening to music while running might be the key to improving people’s performance when they feel mentally fatigued, a new study suggests.This post was originally published on this site

Professional sportsmen may live up to 13 percent longer than those in the general population, a new statistical report has found.This post was originally published on this site

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common experience for female athletes that can significantly impact their enjoyment of and participation in sports. Previous studies have shown that female athletes who experience urinary incontinence are more likely […]