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Athlete respiratory health in the spotlight thanks to new sensor in

WEBBuilding on its experience in measuring air quality in stadiums, the Health & Science Department at World Athletics has taken a new step in protecting the health of …

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Health & Science

WEBThe Health & Science Department’s goal is to be the guarantor of the good health and well-being of those who practice athletics. The department's main activities include: 1) Delivering high-quality …

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State of mind study proves positive impact of …

WEBA global study has shown a direct positive link between exercise and mental health, but it also uncovers the worrying potential impact of lower levels of activity in younger generations across the …

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IAAF releases Consensus Statement on Nutrition for Athletes

WEBThe IAAF Consensus Statement on Nutrition for Athletes, published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, includes a summary …

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The importance of rest and recovery

WEB3 Rest your brain. Mental down-time and recovery is as important as physical rest. Training is tough, and you need to be mentally fresh to do it. So absorbing activities …

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The science behind the runner's high LIFESTYLE World Athletics

WEBGreen exercise. While all movement can lead to experiencing the ‘runner’s high’, McGonigal highlights the additional benefits of getting outside. “People who …

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EATING AND DRINKING FOR HEALTH …

WEBUse well-chosen snacks between meals to maintain fuel levels for training sessions. Save part of a meal for a later snack, rather than eating extra food. Maintain carbohydrate …

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Energy Availability in Athletics: Health, Performance, and …

WEBnegatively affect cognitive and physical function and health as well as performance both directly and indirectly. LEA causes endocrine changes that increase …

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New study shows athletes how to beat competition heat

WEBThe urgent need to educate endurance athletes about the dangers to their health and performance posed by hot and humid competition conditions and how they …

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The basics, benefits and limits of altitude training

WEBThe theory behind altitude training. In simple terms, the oxygen inhaled from the air people breathe affects the energy their muscles receive to perform physical …

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Five pieces of advice all new runners need to know

WEBTip 4: maintain flexibility and listen to your body. The amount of flexibility required by a runner depends on the distance and speed they are targeting. Sprinters …

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Endurance Running Medicine Webinars

WEBPaula Radcliffe is a former British long-distance runner. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), three-time New York. Marathon …

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Health & Science Next Events

WEBThe REMC trains healthcare professionals to deliver quality medical leadership at mass-participation endurance events. By combining e-Learning and in-person components, …

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Powered by plants: elite athletes on the impact of a vegan diet

WEB“I suddenly felt like I was doing the right thing, which really frees up your mind. The least I could do was go vegan for the animals, our planet and also my own …

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Three-quarters of athletes directly impacted by climate change, …

WEBThree-quarters (75%) of our sport’s athletes perceive a direct negative impact on their health and performance due to climate change with 85% expressing that …

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New research reveals running boom during Covid-19 pandemic

WEBOf all runners, 53% are men and 47% are women. More than a fifth of all runners reveal that they run more often than they did previously as a result of Covid-19 …

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Athlete Sustainability Guide Sustainability Athletics for a Better

WEBIn 2018, the World Athletics Health & Science Department launched its Air Quality project, part of a broad campaign to raise awareness about air pollution around …

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P NUTRITION ATHLETE HEALTH

WEBcomponents that promote optimal function and health. Generally, we can be confident that a moderate to high energy intake (>2000 kcal or 8.4 MJ per day), chosen from a wide …

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53rd World Athletics Congress sets ambitious course for the sport

WEBThe 53rd Congress of World Athletics has concluded following the adoption of a series of important initiatives designed to accelerate the growth of the sport through …

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Nutrition for Jumps, Throws, and Combined Events

WEBCHO needs may decrease during this phase (i.e., 3–5 g CHO·kg−1·day−1), but still need to be strategically implemented around training and competi- tion to …

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