Sports Medicine

Newswise — When Ara Miralles qualified to run the Boston Marathon in 2019, her mind was ready to embrace all the training miles she’d need to log to get there — but her Achilles tendon was not. The avid runner, who has tackled six marathons since she began running in 2008, found herself sidelined by

Newswise — Together, our organizations are providing valuable data and expert analysis community leaders and policymakers can use to drive better fitness, health and quality of life in their communities. This week we shared results of the 2023 American Fitness Index. Now in its 16th year, the Fitness Index has been a successful partnership between

 

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Newswise — Indianapolis, IN (June 2, 2023) – The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) recognized several distinguished award recipients at its annual meeting and world congresses held May 30 – June 2 in Denver, Co. The ACSM Annual Meeting is an internationally recognized event that brings science and practice together. The ACSM Awards and

Research article Effects of High-Intensity Warm-Up on 5000-Meter Performance Time in Trained Long-Distance Runners Micael D. D. J. Alves1,2,3, Beat Knechtle4,5, , Devisson D. S. Silva1,2,3, Matheus S. D. S. Fernandes6, João H. Gomes1, Mabliny Thuany7, Felipe J. Aidar1,2,3, Katja Weiss4, Raphael F. De Souza1,2,3 × Micael D. D. J. Alves, Beat Knechtle, Devisson D. S.

Audio Newswise — Women’s gymnastics has the highest rate of preseason concussion of all NCAA sports, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at a rate 50% higher than football players. Concussion rates dropped during the regular season, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at half the frequency compared to preseason levels. The sport hasn’t historically been considered

The aim of the study was to assess the influence of habitual training history on force steadiness and the discharge characteristics of motor units in tibialis anterior during submaximal isometric contractions. Fifteen athletes whose training emphasized alternating actions (11 runners and 4 cyclists) and fifteen athletes who relied on bilateral actions with leg muscles (7

Runners experience all sorts of health benefits, such as better heart health, stronger bones, building muscle and maintaining a healthy weight. But just like in any sport or activity, runners risk getting injured.   Want to start running or train for a race while preventing injury? We’re sharing expert advice from Amadeus Mason, MD, and Sara

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts that athletes get from contact sports. However, the definitive diagnosis of the disease can be made only after death through an autopsy. New research criteria for

Fitness clubs are one of the largest exercise arenas worldwide. Still, membership withdrawal and exercise dropout rates are 40-65% in the first six months. One important approach to retaining members may be to create an environment that feels inclusive, and clusters members with mutual needs and interests. Increased knowledge in this field can provide valuable

Newswise — Hamilton, ON, June 21, 2023 – Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the finish line faster, may in fact worsen performance. The new study, published in the latest print edition of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, tackles contradictory research findings

The combination of strength training with complementary whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) and plyometric exercises has been shown to increase strength and jumping performance in athletes. In elite sport, however, the mesocycles of training are often organized according to block periodization. Furthermore, WB-EMS is often applied onto static strength exercises, which may hamper the transfer into more

Omega-3 Supplements and their Impact on Muscle Soreness and Recovery: Recommendations for Athletes and Amateurs

Newswise — Does a football player’s number of concussions drive the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)? In a new study of 631 deceased football players, the largest CTE study to date, scientists found that the number of diagnosed concussions alone was not associated with CTE risk. Instead, football players’ odds of developing CTE

Low-load blood flow restriction training (BFRT) has been shown to induce a significant increase in muscle activation. However, low-load BFRT to augment the post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) has not been previously examined. This study aimed to examine the PAPE of low-intensity semi-squat exercises with varying pressure BFRT on vertical height jump performance. Twelve elite athletes

As we enter the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the possibility of extreme heat becomes more common, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the science of heat waves and take measures to protect ourselves from this growing public health threat. The number of heat-related illnesses and fatalities in the U.S. has been increasing

The purpose was to assess the validity of four generations of Xiaomi Mi Band wristbands for the assessment of step count and physical activity (PA) levels among adolescents aged 12-18 years under free-living conditions. One hundred adolescents were invited to participate in the present study. The final sample consisted of 62 high-school students (34 females),

Here are some workouts you can get in at home while you’re snowed in! Below are two workouts for our Student ATHlete (ages 8-18). Stay warm ATHletes!