How to minimize the effects of traveling
on sleep and performance — some practical pointers on how athletes can minimize the effects of jetlag and other travel risks.
Athletes, like anybody else, are affected by disruptions in sleep due to travel. What happens to the body when jet lag ensues, and how do athletes deal with this when there is so much at stake when competing?
Mental health impact of early specialization in athletes Does focusing on one sport at a young age affect the psychological development of athletes over their lives? Disclaimer – the information
The importance of creating an effective and efficient mental health screening process for combat sports athletes, that can easily be applied to various typical combat sports settings.
It is important to know about REDs or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, condition caused by low energy availability, where an athlete’s energy intake is insufficient to meet the demands of exercise and essential physiological functions. Having low energy affects performance, mental, and physical health in multiple ways. Many athletes may be suffering from it but are unaware.