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The impact of aging on sporting performance - more ways to improve

In this article I address a further part of the scientific preview "Why Are Masters Sprinters Slower Than Their Younger Counterparts? Physiological, Biomechanical, and Motor Control Related Implications for Training Program Design".

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Why are master runners slower?

You have probably noticed that as athletes age, their sports performance capabilities decrease. Sports performance is no longer as good as it used to be, and the body is more vulnerable to injury. As ...

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Sprint running practice - part 2

In running sprints, correct technique is very important. If we catch the mistakes and understand the mechanics of the movement, we will already have l...

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Sprints as supplementary workout for long-distance running

One of the more underrated workouts in long-distance running are sprints. They have many benefits for runners, and if used sensibly, with the right pr...

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