athletes

Psychological resilience helps athletes manage competition anxiety, protecting performance even under significant pressure.

Elite athletes face high rates of anxiety and depression, with better mental health support urgently needed in sport.

A drop jump test reveals how quickly athletes absorb and return force with coaches controlling conditions for consistent useful results.

Elite athletes at Milano-Cortina 2026 revealed how resilience, self-compassion, and autonomy drive sustained performance under pressure.

Hiring former athletes can strengthen workplace performance and culture, but requires structured support to protect well-being and maximise long-term impact.

Explore essential skills every sports coach needs to inspire, guide, and develop athletes effectively. Learn strategies to boost performance and leadership.

A clear explanation of what clutch performance means in sport and why some athletes excel under pressure when it matters most.

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.

A new study finds that combining hypoxia with body weight reduction can help endurance athletes maintain physiological intensity during high-intensity exercise.

The study highlights how Covid significantly impacts athletes’ cardiorespiratory fitness for up to 60 days, with endurance athletes showing the greatest decline.

Comprehensive blood testing unveils the intricate link between mental and physical performance, revolutionising personalised athletic optimisation strategies.

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.

Injuries are an inevitable aspect of an athlete’s career, often causing not only physical but also significant psychological challenges.

A World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) study has recently highlighted the prevalence of therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) among Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

You may argue that foot injuries are just part of the game for athletes, but understanding their prevalence and impact is crucial for your performance.