How is athlete data being used in professional sport?
The world of professional sport has become a domain of numbers and statistics, as athletes are…
Athletes
What does it take psychologically to be an Olympic athlete
As of right now, there are over 11,000 athletes around the world competing in the Olympics…
Looking at ‘Olympic Genes’: How DNA Affects Athleticism
Professional athletes are pretty cool, aren’t they? Their dedication and talent almost makes them superhuman. In…
It turns out children have muscles just like athletes
A study published this week in Frontiers in Physiology has found that children’s muscles resist fatigue…
Athletes missing from the 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games began this month on April 4th. For many who compete, winning is the…
Are swimmers born or made?
The swimming at the Rio Olympics has been a source of highs and lows for Aussies…
How talent scouts identify top sports
Did you play a sport when you were younger and think to yourself - "how can…
Best runners not always the best players
If you have ever watched team sports, you may be tricked into thinking the best players…
Developing young AFL players strength & skills
As a rugby state, AFL doesn't often get a look in here in NSW. Which can…
Managing mental fatigue in athletes
It's the last five minutes of a nail biting game. You are trying your hardest to…
Balancing muscle stiffness in AFL players
If you have ever been running and felt your hamstring snap, you will be well aware…
Pushing athletes to extremes
If you have ever struggled to run on a hot day, imagine running up a mountain…