Health
Athletes Say Social Media Both Motivates and Pressures Them, Study Finds
Turkish athletes said sport content on social media boosted motivation and learning, but posts about success fuelled pressure.
Psychreg News Team · 13 October 2026
Tag
athletes
Latest Articles
Health
Self-Talk Improves Sports Performance, Updated Review of Trials Finds
An updated review of 33 trials found self-talk improves sports performance, with the content of the words mattering most.
Psychreg News Team · 11 October 2026
Health
Team Rituals and Coaches Linked to Calmer, More Confident College Athletes, Study Finds
A study of 138 Thai collegiate athletes found that superstitious rituals had little overall effect on pre-competition anxiety, though team rituals and coaches were linked to confidence.
Psychreg News Team · 29 September 2026
Business
Mental Resilience Helps Athletes Cope Better with Competition Nerves, Study Finds
Psychological resilience helps athletes manage competition anxiety, protecting performance even under significant pressure.
Psychreg News Team · 07 July 2026
Mental Health
Elite Athletes Face High Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Researchers Find
Elite athletes face high rates of anxiety and depression, with better mental health support urgently needed in sport.
Psychreg News Team · 14 June 2026
Health
Drop Jump Test: A Practical Guide to Power and Landing Control
A drop jump test reveals how quickly athletes absorb and return force with coaches controlling conditions for consistent useful results.
Jeffrey Grant · 12 June 2026
Stories & Perspectives
What Elite Athletes at Milano-Cortina 2026 Can Teach Us About the Psychology of Winning and Losing
Elite athletes at Milano-Cortina 2026 revealed how resilience, self-compassion, and autonomy drive sustained performance under pressure.
Irina Roncaglia, PhD · 01 May 2026
Business
Hiring Former University Athletes Boosts Workplace Performance and Social Responsibility, Research Finds
Hiring former athletes can strengthen workplace performance and culture, but requires structured support to protect well-being and maximise long-term impact.
Psychreg News Team · 20 April 2026
Business
Skills Every Sports Coach Should Master to Lead Athletes
Explore essential skills every sports coach needs to inspire, guide, and develop athletes effectively.
Samantha Green · 11 January 2026
Health
The Psychology of Being Clutch: Why Certain Athletes Win at Key Moments
A clear explanation of what clutch performance means in sport and why some athletes excel under pressure when it matters most.
Ellen Diamond · 21 December 2025
Health
Exercise Boosts Brain Power in Athletes, Study Finds
A new study reveals that exercise could sharpen cognitive skills in elite athletes, prompting calls for better research methods to understand the brainpower behind sporting success.
Psychreg News Team · 18 March 2025
Health
Training in Low Oxygen May Help Athletes Maintain Intensity While Reducing Strain
A new study finds that combining hypoxia with body weight reduction can help endurance athletes maintain physiological intensity during high-intensity exercise.
Psychreg News Team · 05 March 2025
Health
Covid Shown to Lower Athletes’ Fitness Levels for Up to 2 Months
The study highlights how Covid significantly impacts athletes' cardiorespiratory fitness for up to 60 days, with endurance athletes showing the greatest decline.
Psychreg News Team · 24 January 2025
Health
The Mind-Body Connection: Blood Testing Insights for Peak Athletic Performance
Comprehensive blood testing unveils the intricate link between mental and physical performance, revolutionising personalised athletic optimisation strategies.
Tim Williamson · 05 December 2024
Health
Why Do People Take Part in Extreme Sports? New Research Unveils Surprising Motivation
Researchers from the University of South Wales (USW) have conducted a study that challenges widely held beliefs about what motivates people to participate in extreme sports.
Psychreg News Team · 18 September 2024