All articles tagged with #sports performance
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The New York Times
The article explores the 'Hercules gene' or myostatin deficiency, which leads to increased muscle mass and strength, highlighting cases like sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and animals like Belgian Blue cattle, discussing its implications for sports, health, and potential doping risks.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Conversation
Fasted exercise, or working out before eating, is popular for fat loss claims, but research shows it doesn't lead to long-term weight loss or body composition benefits compared to exercising after eating. While fasted workouts burn more fat during the activity, the body compensates over time, resulting in no significant long-term differences. Eating before exercise can improve performance and may aid in weight management, but the timing of meals around workouts has limited impact on results. Overall, the most important factor is simply exercising regularly, regardless of fasting or meal timing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Rotational strength and power are often overlooked in fitness training but are crucial for daily activities and sports performance. This article highlights six strength exercises that can boost golf and tennis swings, providing weekend warriors with an extra edge.