Playing football makes 70-year-olds’ bones young again The sport could prevent osteoporosis later in life.
Buying new football boots? Here’s what to look for according to scientists. When you buy a new pair of football boots the only thing that matters is whether or not they fit. Special features will not make you a better player, say scientists.
Your period makes you train more effectively Women can build more muscle if they engage in intensive strength training early in their menstrual cycle, according to a Swedish study.
Running and soccer are the only sports guaranteed to make you healthier Which sports have actually been proven to benefit our health? The answer is rather disheartening.
Mental training can help curb injuries Psychological training can help reduce physical injuries in elite sports.
Football can make your heart ten years younger If you suffer from high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes, playing football could render blood pressure drugs unnecessary and make your heart younger and stronger, according to new research.
A Darwinian approach to golf Powerful computer models use a genetic programming system for making predictions with the help of a simulated natural selection. A Swedish researcher has used the technique to find the perfect way to swing a golf club.
Simple diet eats 11 minutes off your marathon time Most runners do not get enough carbs during marathons. By consuming more of them, they can cut an average of 11 minutes off their marathon time.
Swedish sailors injure knees on land The knee is the most vulnerable part of the body for elite competition sailors ― but the damage is usually done on land.
Why soccer players overshoot the goal When a soccer ball comes rolling towards you, you’re very likely to overshoot the goal if you use your normal kicking technique.
Spending a king’s ransom on outdoor recreation The old anoraks and worn-out boots are gone. We spend a lot of money on outdoor activities that used to be free because we think special equipment is needed ‒ or makes us look cool.
The ball tells you when it’s in New Danish/German goal-line technology has been approved by FIFA and will be tested in this week’s FIFA Club World Cup.
Sudden cardiac death may be caused by faulty gene Danish scientists have discovered a gene mutation which can lead to sudden cardiac death in otherwise healthy young people. The discovery may help solve the riddle of sudden deaths among pro athletes.
Hot brains impair athletic performance It’s not just muscle fatigue that impairs athletic performance in hot conditions. Your brain temperature and central fatigue also play a key role.
Free play more important than organised sport If children are to have more exercise, they should not join sports clubs. Instead, they should have more facilities for free play in school playgrounds, a PhD project shows.
Sport is good for integration Sport can be a good way to integrate foreigners into society, new study finds.
