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Sports pharmacy training gaps hinder athlete healthcare integration

Only 22.5% of Norwegian pharmacy students have received training in sports pharmacy, according to a study published in pmc . This deficiency directly increases athlete risk of inadvertent doping viola

Talia Sharir·Jun 9

Split image showing an athlete and people engaged in cognitive tasks, illustrating creatine's dual benefits for physical and mental performance.

Nutrition Science

Creatine Benefits Daily Wellness: Boost Your Brain Function

In a surprising twist, creatine, long associated with muscle-bound athletes, significantly boosts memory and intelligence in vegetarian participants, outperforming meat-eaters in cognitive tasks.

Talia Sharir·Jun 5

Split screen comparing linear and undulating periodization training methods with athletes demonstrating each style and visual representations of their progress.

Training Theory

Linear vs. Undulating Periodization: Which Training Model Is Better?

In a 12-week study, athletes using undulating periodization improved their bench press by 28.

Hana Kim·Jul 7

Professional athlete performing a yoga pose on a basketball court at sunset, showcasing strength and focus.

Recovery & Mobility

What Are the Holistic Benefits of Yoga for Athletes?

For nearly a decade, NBA superstar LeBron James has credited consistent yoga practice with maintaining peak health and extending his legendary career.

Hana Kim·Jun 23

Athlete performing a heavy squat with intense focus, symbolizing the effort and gradual increase of weight in progressive overload training.

Training Theory

How Progressive Overload Works for Long-Term Training Gains

Despite countless training programs promising unique paths to strength, studies show that simply increasing volume or load, regardless of the specific method, yields similar strength and muscle gains

Hana Kim·Jun 22

Split image showing a woman lifting heavy weights and performing high repetitions, illustrating progressive overload principles for muscle and strength.

Training Theory

How Does Progressive Overload Build Muscle and Strength?

In a study involving 55 untrained young women, simply increasing repetitions was just as effective for building muscle and strength as lifting heavier weights, challenging a long-held gym floor...

Hana Kim·Jun 19

An athlete using yoga props for an Iyengar pose, demonstrating a safe and therapeutic approach to injury prevention and recovery.

Performance Longevity

What is Iyengar Yoga and how does it help athletic injury prevention?

In a study, women attending Iyengar yoga classes maintained an impressive 96% attendance rate, with no adverse events reported, highlighting the practice's accessibility and safety even for those seek

Hana Kim·Jun 6

An athlete performing a heavy back squat, demonstrating the peak of strength training progress achieved through periodization.

Training Theory

What Is Periodization for Strength Training Progress?

At 39 weeks post-surgery, one athlete recovering from an ACL injury performed a 390 lbs back squat for two repetitions.

Hana Kim·May 19

Athletes performing dynamic and static stretches during a pre-game warm-up, showcasing preparation and athletic readiness.

Recovery & Mobility

Dynamic & Static Stretching: Optimizing Warm-ups for Athletes

Static stretches held for less than 45 seconds can be integrated into a pre-exercise protocol without measurably hindering strength, power, or speed-dependent task performances, according to ScienceDi

Hana Kim·May 14