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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

The Power of Negative Thinking for Athletic Performance

Imagery focused on negative possibilities can enhance performance and emotional regulation in challenging situations.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
12 hours ago

How to Close the Execution Gap That's Slowing Your Team Down

Unclear decision ownership and broken handoffs, not communication, are the main issues causing execution slowdowns in organizations.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
13 hours ago

Why Training ROI Is Hard To Measure Without Skills Visibility

Most HR managers measure training success through completion rates and satisfaction scores, not actual business impact or skill development.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 day ago

The Not-So-Great Things Skiing Can Do To Your Body

Skiers develop tight hip flexors from spending so much time seated on chairlifts with hips in a closed position, which can lead to discomfort and reduced mobility.
Snowboarding
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

What's Next: UFC 327 Losers

Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiri Prochazka to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros

ESPN Fantasy Women's Basketball returns with significant changes due to a new collective bargaining agreement affecting player movement and draft strategies.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Should I Consider Team Travel Fatigue When Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.
Chicago Cubs
Wearables
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitor

Garmin is developing a screen-free fitness tracker called CIRQA to compete with Whoop and Fitbit's similar offerings.
Podcast
fromDefector
5 days ago

A Post-Tournament Prospect Prospectus, With David Roth | Defector

David Roth shares insights on college basketball and draft prospects, highlighting specific players and intriguing archetypes.
#nba
LA Lakers
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NBA intel: What execs, coaches, scouts are watching this postseason

Late-season NBA performances may not predict playoff success due to injuries and team dynamics.
fromESPN.com
6 days ago
Chicago Bulls

NBA teams all want to play faster -- is it making them worse?

NBA teams are prioritizing faster play, but faster teams are often less efficient offensively compared to slower teams.
LA Lakers
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NBA intel: What execs, coaches, scouts are watching this postseason

Late-season NBA performances may not predict playoff success due to injuries and team dynamics.
Chicago Bulls
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NBA teams all want to play faster -- is it making them worse?

NBA teams are prioritizing faster play, but faster teams are often less efficient offensively compared to slower teams.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
5 days ago

Patriots won't have to look very far for their next special teams star

Patriots should prioritize offensive tackle and EDGE in the 2026 NFL Draft, but also need a special teams returner.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Meta just killed a dashboard that let employees compete to be the company's No. 1 AI token user | Fortune

Meta employees created a leaderboard tracking AI token usage, promoting productivity measurement, but it was taken down due to external data sharing concerns.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

This Week In Running: April 13, 2026

The Gorge Waterfalls weekend featured significant prize money and competitive races, with standout performances in the 100k and 50k events.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 days ago

Dana White Reveals How Lewis-Hokit Was Made, Says Hok "Walked the Talk"

Josh Hokit emerged as a UFC star after a double-bonus performance at UFC 327, impressing Dana White and securing a fight with Derrick Lewis.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Why your Whoop might tell you to up your testosterone

Whoop and Oura are leading health tech innovations, but rapid advancements can lead to unexpected consequences.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 week ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Women
fromDefector
5 days ago

Men's Tennis Is, Once Again, Too Fast | Defector

Men's tennis has faced long-standing criticism for being too fast and serve-dominant, impacting viewer engagement.
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

End of Season Checklist: Care for Your Gear - SnowBrains

Visually inspect skis, bases, and edges. If any damage, get a full tune to fix the damage, grind the bases, and sharpen the edges.
Snowboarding
Exercise
fromFuturism
3 days ago

To Get Swole, Teens Are Pumping Themselves Full of Drugs Meant for Fattening Cows for the Slaughterhouse

Looksmaxing leads some teens to use dangerous anabolic steroids like trenbolone for rapid body transformation despite severe health risks.
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

Oktagon 86's Ion Surdu: "I Love to Be Under Pressure"

Surdu stated, 'Our business is a hard business. Until the last day, you can be good but on the last day you can do something or you can have some problem unfortunately.' He expressed hope that both he and Gogoladze would be ready for their matchup.
MMA
Running
fromiRunFar
6 days ago

It's Not the Gear: 9 Running Gear Rules from iRunFar's Gear Editor

Finding the right gear is more important than acquiring new gear.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Are Your Training Results Improving Production, Or Just Looking Good?

Learning program metrics like completion rates and satisfaction do not guarantee business value or effective skill application in the workplace.
France news
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
#athletics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Skiing

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Skiing

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
3 weeks ago

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Worked On Getting Bat Speed Back

Mookie Betts recovered from a stomach virus that caused 20-pound weight loss and 10 mph bat speed reduction, now regaining form with restored strength and confidence for the 2025 season.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'I still hold the record, but Max Dowman is some player'

The record nearly got beaten this week by Max and records are there to be broken. How he took his goal was quite amazing - the balance, the feet, the composure and the strength. So, I may have the record, but he's going be some player.
Arsenal
Running
fromRunner's World
2 weeks ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
Bicycling
fromwww.cyclingnews.com
1 month ago

'I was breaking power records left, right, and centre last year and still not winning' Adam Yates on the harsh reality of keeping up in modern cycling's constantly improving peloton

Top male cyclists are increasingly younger, with post-pandemic training advances and professionalized junior development creating unprecedented competition levels that make sustained success at the elite level exceptionally difficult.
Running
fromStrength Running
3 weeks ago

How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD - Strength Running

John Davis bridges exercise science and practical coaching, offering insights into endurance training for all levels of runners.
#running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago
Running

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Gabe Joyes provides insights on running, including mental strategies, shoe color psychology, and fueling for endurance events.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 23, 2026

Chianti Ultra Trail featured intense competition with Thomas Cardin winning and securing a Golden Ticket for the Western States 100.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better

A ketogenic diet high in fat helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle oxygen utilization and endurance response to exercise.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
Education
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Your Muscles Remember Your Strongest Moments-And Your Weakest

In 2018, Sharples and his research lab, now at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, were the first to show that exercise could change how our muscle-building genes work over the long term. The genes themselves don't change, but repeated periods of exertion turns certain genes on, spurring cells to build muscle mass more quickly than before. These epigenetic changes have a lasting effect: Your muscles remember these periods of strength and respond favorably in the future.
Science
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
Wellness
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

70+ Year-Old Cyclists: The Real Super-Athletes Nobody Talks About

Cyclists aged 70+ are elite athletes whose grit, consistency, and training through pain make them super-athletes surpassing many younger competitors.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He thought that if it worked for a fighter pilot, it might work for a football player as well'

In 2017, Bjorn Mannsverk's phone rang. A year before, what was meant to be a special 100th anniversary for Bodo/Glimt ended in heartbreak as the Norwegian club were relegated from the top flight. A fresh approach was needed to get the club back on track. Having been stationed in Bodo before in his role as a fighter pilot with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Mannsverk was familiar with the town, but not the football club.
Soccer (FIFA)
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

3 contenders under the most pressure after the Olympic break

Several NHL teams' late-season form, notably the Colorado Avalanche's recent slump, could significantly reshape the 2025-26 playoff landscape before the March 6 trade deadline.
#strength-stacking
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Distance, data and the new economics of scoring - football ready for a giant leap

Mayo matched six-match 2025 two-pointer total with three first-half scores; Donegal matched four-game outside-arc total with five long-range scores in one match.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Landmark study suggests trans women may not have advantage in sports

The findings of the review note that transgender women exhibit strength and fitness levels similar to cisgender women after undergoing months of hormone replacement therapy. The review involved scientists in Brazil collating and analysing findings from around 50 studies involving a total of 6,485 people, including 2,943 trans women, 2,309 trans men, 568 cis women and 665 cis men, all between the ages of 14 and 41.
LGBT
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
#vo2-max
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Winter Olympians rejoice! Pre-exercise sex can BOOST performance

Pre-exercise sexual activity, including masturbation 30 minutes earlier, does not impair and may improve strength and endurance in trained young men.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Are We So Obsessed with High Performance?

Performance pursuit is driven by biological needs for safety and belonging, reinforced by hierarchical social systems and modern rewards that make belonging conditional on achievement.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How AI is redefining accuracy at the X Games

Sports are entering a new era and it could be powered by artificial intelligence. Jeremy Bloom, CEO of the X Games, is placing a bold bet on AI to revolutionize how competitions are judged and scored. From reducing human error to enhancing fairness and accuracy, AI judges could redefine the future of professional sports. But can machines truly replace human judgment on the world's biggest stages?
Artificial intelligence
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Seek Daily Improvement Instead of Perfect Performance

Perfectionism creates stress and pressure that degrades performance, and unrealistic expectations from coaches, parents, and peers harm young performers.
Education
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.

Effective coaching balances physiological and neurological understanding, values being 'good enough', emphasizes flexibility over rigid optimization, and tailors approaches to diverse athlete types.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Four Strategies That Improve Pain and Athletic Performance

You feel an unpleasant sensation - like a sinking feeling of anxiety in your stomach as the game begins, and you think, "I'm anxious. Here we go again. I'm about to blow it." You feel your pain increasing, and the thoughts churn: "Great. I'll probably miss a whole week of work." Imagined catastrophes fill your mind. Manage these thoughts with the 3 C's: Catch it, Check it, and Change it.
Mindfulness
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
fromNature
2 months ago

Exercise rewires the brain - boosting the body's endurance

Betley and his colleagues were curious about what happens in the brain as people get stronger through exercise. They decided to focus on the ventromedial hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and blood sugar. The team then zeroed in on a group of neurons in that region that produce a protein called steroidogenic factor 1 (SF1), which is known to play a part in regulating metabolism. A previous study found that the deletion of the gene that codes for SF1 impairs endurance in mice.
Science
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Are the Enhanced Games the Future of Sport or a Steroid "Clown Show"? We're About to Find Out.

Some elite swimmers openly admit or contemplate using performance-enhancing drugs while fellow athletes express concern about competitions where drug use is public.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What does it take to eat like an Olympian?

Winter Olympic athletes must prioritize consuming sufficient calories to meet sport- and individual-specific energy demands; strict diets matter less than adequate fuel.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Sleep Like an Olympian: 7 Habits to Steal From the World's Best

Consistent pre-sleep routines and techniques used by Olympians—rhythmic breathing, visualization, controlled tech use, and portable comforts—reduce performance anxiety and improve sleep.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The systems that build star performers

If you were asked to build a future bestselling author, how would you go about it? Chances are, you'd start young, scouting for early signs of promise. You'd probably reinforce that raw talent right away, sending your protégé to writing workshops and private tutors. You might line their shelves with Pulitzer winners, assign the classics, fast-track an English degree - tracing a path right up to the gates of publishing.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Pressure Does to an Athlete's Body

Those of us who watch the Olympics as bystanders tend to smugly judge athletes for succumbing to pressure without understanding what we even mean by the term. The first thing to know about pressure is that it has actual physical properties. Feeling it is not a sign of a too-thin veneer of character. Pressure might as well be a snakebite, given its very real qualities in the bloodstream and how it can paralyze even the strongest legs. The way to deal with pressure, and become
Science
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Ask the Pro: Hill Training, Crews, and Favorite Snacks

Seek local trail running mentors for authentic knowledge rather than relying on social media advice, and match your training elevation gain to your target race's climbing demands.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding

Men's four-person bobsledding made its Olympic debut in Chamonix, France, in 1924; women's two-person bobsledding didn't enter the Games until 2002 in Salt Lake City. Women's monobob arrived in 2022. While the earliest bobsleds were made of wood, the sport has been synonymous with steel for years, although in recent decades it has been replaced by carbon fiber, which provides greater lightness and strength.
Science
Exercise
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

Why Most Cyclists Don't Have Six-Pack Abs (And Why That's Not a Problem)

Most cyclists have strong cores, but visible six-packs require low body fat, specific hypertrophy, and genetics, so many fit riders won't display abs.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Your muscle-building blueprint: 3 ways to boost your gains from an exercise science pro

Use time-saving techniques like supersets and diversify training (power, agility, mobility, stamina) to maximize muscle gains and long-term health.
fromScience of Running
2 months ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Running
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
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