Showing results for: "athlete" (5 results)
Injury is an inherent risk of sport participation. Whether at elite or recreational level, athletes are exposed to physical loads that challenge tissue capacity and recovery.
Professional cycling is a sport defined by marginal gains. At the highest levels of competition, the difference between victory and the middle of the pack can be measured in seconds, watts, or subtle physiological advantages accumulated over months of preparation.
We have all witnessed the physiological "decoupling" that occurs late in a race, where at mile 20 of a marathon, a pace that felt like a metabolic steady-state two hours ago suddenly demands an all-out effort.
In elite triathlon, the swim and bike segments are often viewed as the "decisive" moments. However, the data reveals a far more lopsided reality. According to García-González et al. (2026), running is the ultimate "great separator.
Learn what dehydration does inside your body from brain function and circulation to temperature control, symptoms, risks, and prevention tips.
