Peak efficiency requires athlete’s minds and bodies to be in sync, therefore jet lag can have potential serious effects on athletes performance. Crossing time zones (eastwards or westwards) causes a desynchronization of an individual’s circadian rhythm. The primary function of the circadian rhythm is to allow the body to adapt to various external environments. Jet…
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Running Mechanical Alterations During Repeated Treadmill Sprints in Hot vs. Hypoxic Environments
Due to so many sports being played in hot environments or at altitude, it is important for us to understand the implications of heat stress and hypoxia on performance. The purpose of this study was to compare performance changes and alterations in running mechanics over a series of treadmill sprints that were performed in severely…