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  • A study published in the August issue of the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance concludes that triathletes should avoid varying their speed during cycling to perform better when they run. Those with superior technical and physical cycling ability can save energy for the run by riding more conservatively during the cycle section, although…

  • Over 55s show more stamina in exercise scheme Research from Northumbria University shows that older participants are more likely to complete exercise on referral programmes than their younger counterparts. The study, which has been published in the British Medical Journal Open and was presented at the British Science Festival today (Monday 9 September), was commissioned…

  • New olympic boss challenged to ban junk food sponsorship Public health campaigners issue a challenge to Thomas Bach, the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Responding to the election today of Thomas Bach as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, Malcolm Clark, co-ordinator of the Children’s Food Campaign, said: “The world…

  • Top 10 most common exercises done incorrectly  New research from an online sports equipment retailer in the UK has revealed the top 10 most common exercises done incorrectly by gym goers and exercise enthusiasts.  Some of the most popular physical activities carried out by those looking to get fit are amongst those most frequently undertaken…

  • Register now for Jane Johnson’s free webinar, Postural Assessment – a beginner’s guide

    Wednesday 23rd October, 3.00 – 4.00pm If you are new to postural assessment or feel you need a refresher, this webinar provides the nuts and bolts of this essential assessment skill. It will answer the why, who, when and how of postural assessment. Why carry one out in the first place? For whom is it…

  • We recently blogged about new research that reported a rise in physical activity levels alongside a rise in obesity (here). Jonathan Ross — fitness expert for Discovery Fit & Health and creator of Aion Fitness – reports on why he thinks this is happening. The right type of exercise that is part of a larger pattern…

  • New research, led by the University of Bristol, has found that 80% failed to meet the government target for moderate exercise. “It found about 8% of adults who were physically able to walk had not walked for even five minutes continuously during a four-week period, while 46% had not walked for leisure for more than…

  • A new study, published in the July issue of Clinical Sport Psychology, looks at body image of athletes in the Special Olympics programme. Human Kinetics reports: Numerous studies have investigated body image concerns of able-bodied athletes and several studies have explored self-perceptions and body image of athletes with physical disabilities; however, athletes with intellectual disabilities…

  • The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has reported a rise in physical activity levels, however, this is not having the desired effect on obesity, as reported by Human Kinetics. As physical activity in the US increased between 2001 and 2009, so did the percentage of the population considered obese. Obesity and risk factors…

  • The big chill: University measures cryotherapy’s sports performance University of Bolton Sports lecturers are working with Super League side and current Challenge Cup holders Warrington Wolves to discover whether cryotherapy can improve player recovery and performance. The treatment involves exposing the players to temperatures of around -135ºC, for short bursts, in a nitrogen-cooled cryochamber. The…

  • At Wimbledon in 1992, Monica Seles was asked to reduce the noise level of her grunts. Human Kinetics looks into the debate. Does the ‘tennis grunt’ serve a useful purpose, or is it simply a bit of gamesmanship designed to put off opponents? Ever since Monica Seles was psyched out of the 1992 Wimbledon title…

  • Diet and hydration beliefs challenged  In the next issue of International Therapist, Professor Tim Noakes challenges some hydration myths. Meantime, read about his views on low fat/high carb diets in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Read more Image: iStockphoto