How Much Strength Do Athletes Need?
In this week’s sports science news, how much strength do athletes need?, the mental health of coaches, high-waisted clothing
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In this weeks sports science news, Owen Farrell shock announcement, squat strength for handball players, poor research and fake writers
Mental toughness: An inspirational guide to overcoming obstacles
Mental toughness rarely comes naturally but it is a vital element of sports performance. Zion Clark is one athlete who has learnt the hard way to overcome some serious obstacles.
Sports meditation: Can it make a difference to your performance?
There is good evidence that sports meditation can play a role in helping athletes achieve a better state of mind when they’re competing, and this translates well across a variety of sports.
Mental health in sport: A guide for coaches and athletes
When compared to the general population, athletes are more likely to be psychologically distressed. So what can they, and the people around them, do to monitor and improve their mental health?
Are you OK, coach? Starting the conversation about the mental health of coaches
The authors of this study investigated the relationship between coaches’ mental health, the stressors they faced, and their use of psychological resilience.
Olympic letdown? How does an elite athlete cope in a post-Olympics world?
Once the Olympic flame has been extinguished and the world moves on, what comes next for the athletes, and importantly, how do they navigate this sudden change?
Coaches and Adolescent Mental Health – Understanding the mental health of athletes is the first step to their development and success
This article looks to gain a greater understanding of how coaches perceive their role in the promotion of mental health for young athletes.
