Sports Science
Sports Scientist: Who Are They and What Do They Do?
“Sport Science” has traditionally been a catch-all term often used for anybody or anything that has to do with competitive sports and enhancing athletic ability. While this isn’t 100% incorrect, [...]
Sports Science on a Budget
Fortunately, only a stopwatch, pen, and paper are necessary to practice sports science and manage the load.
Mechanical Engineer Discovers Strange Hack That Instantly Makes Runners More Efficient
Jogging is an extremely inefficient activity for humans. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology found that for every 10 calories burned while running, less [...]
3 Steps Coaches Must Take Before Adding New Technology to the Weight Room
Sports science technology products aimed at the strength and conditioning professional are becoming much more available and affordable, but how do you...
Athletes Lacking This Elusive Vitamin Are Weaker, Slower and Less Explosive
A study from the University of Tulsa has found that low levels of vitamin D can lead to a significant drop-off in athletic performance.
WATCH: ESPN Sports Science Breaks Down Aaron Gordon’s and Zach LaVine’s Dunks, and the Results are Incredible
This year's NBA Dunk Contest was the most exciting one in years, mostly due to the emergence of two high-flying youngsters: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine and Orlando Magic forward [...]
What Is the Australian Institute of Sport and Why Is It Sending So Many Players to the NBA?
The Australians are coming. Or should we say, "more Australians are coming." If you’ve been paying attention to the NBA over the past five years, you’ve probably noticed the influx [...]
How Should In-Season Nutrition Differ From Off-Season Nutrition?
Senior principal scientist of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Dr. Kim Stein answers your questions about how to eat, drink and play your best. Q: Should the foods I eat [...]
Nutrition Guidelines for Endurance Training
You've trained six months for your big day. You've run hundreds of miles on asphalt and dripped sweat into your shoes for days—or you've biked far enough to loop your home [...]
The First Rule of Fueling: Keep It Real
Pop quiz: What’s a more effective way to get fired up for your next workout? (a.) blast heavy metal or hip-hop music through your headphones (b.) eat a banana or [...]