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Elite Sports Academies Must Prioritize Meals: More than just Components on the Plate
The hectic daily life of elite student athletes affects how the youth view dietary supplements, a new NIH study shows. "Take something out of the schedule and add a mealtime at the sports academy," suggests PhD research fellow Anette Skilbred.
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Research on load in football: - Three games a week is too much
How can football clubs better control fatigue and recovery for their players? Håvard Wiig has clear advice after researching Norwegian elite players.
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