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Understanding and Managing Your Sleep Cycles

WEBImagine your 24-hour day divided into 16 of these 90-minute cycles. Some of these cycles are for sleep, some are for being awake and active. The key is to sync …

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The Essential Building Blocks of Mental Strength

WEBSports psychologist Sarah Broadhead looks at the three essential building blocks of mental strength. Resilience is the ability to continue functioning when under …

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How Sleep Affects Performance And Everyday Life

WEBFull Human Functionality. Sleep is vital for maintaining optimal physical and mental performance. It impacts: Energy: Adequate sleep replenishes energy levels …

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Mental Health and Performance: Overcoming Anxiety

WEBThe best way to reduce anxiety and enter the parasympathetic system is by controlling your breathing. Try carrying out a physiological sigh where you take a double …

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Why You Should Choose Health Before Fitness

WEBFor example, endurance training increases VO2max, or the body’s capacity to derive energy from oxygen, which is proven to boost endurance performance and …

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How to Increase Your VO2 Max

WEBSimply put, to be the best endurance athlete you can be, you need to raise your VO2 max as high as possible. Not all high-intensity interval training is the same, though. Three- to …

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Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-s)

WEBRED-s, or Relative Energy Deficiency in sport, was previously known as the Female Athlete Triad. It was well documented that there was a three-way association in …

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9 Ways to Boost Your Immune System this Spring

WEBSpring might be in the air, but our bodies still need some TLC. Fortunately, there are nutritional and lifestyle behaviors you can adopt to help maintain an optimal …

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The Psychological Power of Endurance Sports

WEBThe long-term effects of prolonged participation in endurance sports suggests it is a powerful, brain-enhancing tool. Indeed, research suggests that increases …

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Mastering the Marathon: Molly Seidel's Secrets for a Lasting …

WEBMastering the Marathon: Molly Seidel's Secrets for a Lasting Running Legacy. “I run an egregious amount of miles,” Molly Seidel confesses with a hearty chuckle. “I …

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The Rise in REDs and Why Athletes Should Be Aware of It

WEBDisordered eating is a term coined for dysfunctional relationships with food. However, it can often be disguised and may go unnoticed because of “wellness” or …

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Understanding Heart Rate Zones and How They Impact Your …

WEBCyclists can use either heart rate or power zones, depending on their preference. But some use a combination of both – for example, you might use heart rate …

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How To Train for a 10K

WEB8-Week 10K Training Plan. Here is your 8-week schedule for working up to a 10K race. The basic principle is to start slow and build a foundation of fitness for three weeks, then …

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Running LA to NYC: Paul Johnson Targets Transcontinental Record …

WEBIn a feat that tests the limits of human endurance, Paul Johnson is embarking on a monumental journey to break the Transcontinental Run record while …

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