How do IAAF regulations affect female athletes with high testosterone levels?
Intersex athletes try to find the best way to lower their testosterone levels to compete
HEALTH
Less stress, diverse exercises highlight the benefits of group workouts
Studies shows reduced stress and increased motivation when exercising in a group
From altitude to float tanks, scientific training adaptations can accelerate advantages
Some scientific adaptations athletes use, like using beet juice or training at altitude, can improve performance legally
As humans evolved, some adaptations allowed for greater athletic success
Some physiological adaptations as humans have evolved have allowed for greater athletic success
Russia the focal point for anti-doping efforts after GDR demise
State-sponsored doping remains a pressing concern today, as an ongoing investigation of Russia’s compliance with WADA standards shows
Health consequences of PEDs continue to plague ex-East German athletes
Ex-East German athletes are still dealing with the consequences of taking PED's 30 years ago
Difficulty with speech, memory and behavior may be signs of CTE
CTE cannot be determined until after death, but odd behavior and memory loss can be signs of developing CTE
Fall of Berlin Wall brought curtain down on GDR’s doping program
East Germany's doping program was used to showcase socialism, but the aftereffects were devastating
Ability to play through pain is more than mind over matter for athletes
Researchers have found that some athletes are not prepared to make the right decision about playing through pain and coaches need to step in
Hamstring injuries don’t have to be the end to a footballer’s career
Awareness of what causes hamstring injuries can help athletes prevent them
Opinion: Empower kids, not their delayed puberty
Athletic ability and identity impact each other. For those with delayed puberty, the ability to destigmatize the issues empowers kids
What makes East Africans so good at distance running?
Diet, altitude and attitude just some of the factors driving East African distance dominance
INTEREST
The net wields its own racquet as the third player in a tennis match. - Alberto Rios