Olympic Games: Understanding Athlete Fatigue and Its Causes
Participating in the Olympics and the extensive preparation involved inevitably leads to profound and multifaceted fatigue in athletes due to immense ...
By Jordan
Category: Sports Health
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Post-Long Run Weakness: Causes, Recovery Strategies, and When to Be Concerned
Feeling a profound sense of weakness and fatigue after a long run is entirely normal, resulting from significant physiological stress and resource dep...
By Alex
Dehydration in Sports: Understanding Its Impact, Symptoms, and Prevention
Dehydration in sports refers to a state where an athlete loses more body fluid than consumed, primarily through sweating, leading to a deficit in tota...
By Hart
Weightlifters and Smelling Salts: Use, Mechanism, and Safety Considerations
Weightlifters often sniff ammonia inhalants, or smelling salts, to trigger an acute sympathetic nervous system response, enhancing alertness and focus...
By Jordan
Ironman Triathlon: Understanding Weight Loss, Causes, and Mitigation
Athletes typically lose between 2-6% of their body weight during an Ironman triathlon, primarily due to fluid loss through sweating and glycogen deple...
By Alex
Drinking Too Much Water After Running: Risks, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment of Hyponatremia
Drinking excessive water after running, especially without adequate electrolyte replenishment, can lead to dangerous hyponatremia, causing cellular sw...
By Jordan
Running with Flat Feet: Strategies, Support, and Injury Prevention
Running with flat feet is achievable by focusing on appropriate footwear, strengthening specific muscles, optimizing running form, and ensuring gradua...
By Hart
Running: Why Hydration is Crucial for Performance and Health
We drink water when we run to maintain core body temperature, optimize cardiovascular function, and sustain performance by replenishing fluids lost th...
By Hart
Lighter Running Shoes: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Choosing the Right Pair
Lighter running shoes can reduce metabolic cost and improve running economy for some runners, but they often trade off cushioning and support, potenti...
By Hart
