Exercise Science Links
Here are the latest links from the Curtin Exercise and Sports Science scoop.it.
- BMI not accurate enough: Obesity/mortality paradox demonstrates urgent need for more refined metabolic measures
Researchers point out that the body mass index (BMI), based on the weight and height, is not an accurate measure of body fat content and does not account for critical factors that contribute to health or mortality, such as fat distribution,…
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- Return of Serve Analysis: How Rafael Nadal Won a Masters 1000 Final Without Creating a Single Break Point – The Changeover
An in-depth look into the return of serve performance of Rafael Nadal and John Isner during the 2013 Cincinnati Final. (I did a Return of Serve analysis for the Nadal-Isner Cincy F.
- Watermelon 'boosts athletic performance and improves recovery' – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Watermelon ‘boosts athletic performance and improves recovery’ Telegraph.co.uk The findings may mean that natural ingredients could be used instead of drugs, they hope, suggesting future research should look at the levels of the…
- Pedal Power: A Closer Look at Cycling Injuries and Biomechanics
A rider’s position needs to be optimal for his or her comfort, ability and biomechanical limitations. The Pedal Strike. Split into two phases, the pedal strike involves complex timing of the lower limb muscles at differing points to …
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- Ange Postecoglou, Space Detective
Twelve months ago in an interview with Simon Hill, Ange Postecoglou was asked whether his Melbourne Victory would play the same style of football as his extraordinarily
- Better than BMI
Forget waist to hip ratios or measuring your BMI, waist to height ratio is a better predictor of health and longevity, new research says.
- Nike: The No. 1 Most Innovative Company Of 2013
For a pair of revolutionary new products and a culture of true believers.
- AFL to test Hawk-Eye technology at MCG
The AFL will test Hawk-Eye goal technology this week, starting with Friday’s clash between Collingwood and Carlton.
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