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Performance scientist Dominique Condo reveals how subtle language changes can help elite female athletes overcome body image concerns that hurt their performance. Her research offers simple shifts that help athletes focus on strength instead of appearance.
New Zealand's most decorated Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington just shared her secret weapon for peak performance, and it has nothing to do with the kayak. Her simple sleep habit could help anyone feeling tired and wired.
A Hong Kong health-tech company just ranked first among global sports giants at MIT's annual Sports Summit, showcasing fabric technology that could revolutionize how athletes stay cool. Their breakthrough approach absorbs sweat before it even forms beads on your skin.
Human athletic performance continues to improve generation after generation, unlike racehorses whose speeds plateaued decades ago. The secret? We compete against history itself, armed with better technology and an ever-expanding belief in what's possible.
England's rugby players have flipped the script on national team pressure, now thriving where they once struggled. Their confident 48-7 victory over Wales shows a team that's rediscovered joy in the game.
England's national rugby team has transformed from nervous underdogs to confident champions, thrashing Wales 48-7 while clearly enjoying every moment. The shift in mindset has players excited to wear the jersey instead of feeling crushed by its weight.
England's rugby players are experiencing a dramatic confidence shift, turning pressure into power as they dominate the Six Nations tournament. The team's 48-7 opening victory over Wales showcased players who now thrive under the spotlight instead of shrinking from it.
New research reveals that record-breaking athletic performances aren't just about superior talent. Changes in technology, equipment, and even body types explain most of the improvements we've seen over decades.
Nearly 2,900 Olympians showed off their opening ceremony outfits at a fashion showcase in Milan, just days before the Winter Games begin. From Ralph Lauren's classic American coats to Italian-designed volunteer wear, the event proved that athletic performance and style can share the podium.
A major review of 52 studies involving over 6,000 people reveals transgender women perform comparably to cisgender women in strength and fitness tests. The findings challenge widespread assumptions about inherent athletic advantages in women's sports. ##
A UC Davis researcher found a way to make athletes stronger without adding muscle by training their tendons instead. His breakthrough methods are now helping elite teams and everyday athletes stay injury-free and perform better.
Juan López didn't lace up his first running shoes until age 66, yet at 81 he just smashed the 50K world record by 49 minutes. Scientists studied him to find out how he's defying every assumption about aging and athletic performance.