Playing at the World cup is undoubtedly a huge highlight within a footballer’s career. With the title being one of the most prestigious within international football, it is every player’s dream to be part of the winning team- so what are the contributing factors of sport science working toward a win at the 2014 World […]
Athlete preparation is a hugely diverse area with many different factors contributing to producing the best possible performance on any given occasion. It is the norm to see player preparation centred around the physiological aspect of performance, whether that is muscular or any other physiological aspect. Consequentially, a factor, which may often be overlooked, is […]
The topic of hydration still appears to be confusing for those who are looking for advice. A quick search on online and you will find a variety of conflicting information that could not only affect performance, but your health too. The aim of this article is to “sieve the gold from the sediment” and provide […]
Alcohol Drinking alcohol before sleep can be viewed as having both a positive and negative influence on sleep. Most research suggests that consumption of alcohol before sleep has a detrimental impact on sleep quality and quantity. Due to alcohols fast metabolism, the effects of alcohol on sleep can change between the first and second half […]