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What is the female athlete triad?

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The female athlete triad involves three interrelated factors: energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density (BMD). We explore each factor in this extract from Fundamentals of Sport and...

31/03/2023
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Dance – a lifeline for senior women

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Every Wednesday at Bern Ballet, in Switzerland, the #Seniorstars – gangs of senior women aged 65-90+ gather. They shatter our preconceptions of senior activity – they are noisy, exuberant,...

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Spinal injury prevention for MMA fighters

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Author of Winning Ways of Women Coaches, Cecile Reynaud has featured on the Scientific Triathlon podcast. In the episode Cecile talks all things women in coaching including: If you...

10/03/2023
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The 3 Cs of Performance Success

Motivation is a key factor of performance. You may have an abundance of talent but if you aren’t motivated to utilise that talent, it is unlikely you will perform...

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How to make a positive change in 2023

As we step into a new year we are often enthused by plans of how this year will be our fittest and healthiest yet. It’s great to have such...

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Should you incorporate cardio into The M.A.X Muscle Plan?

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If you’re on the journey to build muscle and transform your physique you’ll no doubt be following Brad Schoenfeld’s M.A.X Muscle Plan. The plan takes you through everything you...

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What are the best recovery strategies for athletes?

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In order to perform at your best as an athlete, it is important that recovery is incorporated into your training plan. Not leaving sufficient time to recover between training...

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Clare Guss-West interviewed by Swiss Dance Association

Author of Attention and Focus in Dance, Clare Guss-West has recently been interviewed by the Swiss Dance Association (Tanz Vereinigung Schweiz).

21/03/2023
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Depression and exercise

This post covers exercise prescription for those with depression, how much exercise is required and adherence. It contains excerpted content from Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition. Many systematic reviews...

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How to prevent injury in sport

Injury can put an athlete out of sport for weeks, months, or even completely. That’s why it is important to have a solid understanding of why injuries occur and...

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Conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion can often feel uncomfortable and as a result may sometimes never take place. It is important that we talk more about diversity, equity...

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