Sports
Wearables Top Fitness Trends per ACSM Survey of 2000 Pros
ACSM surveyed 2000 fitness pros and ranked wearable technology the top trend for 2026. Here is what the data and the experts actually say.
Training Rewires Athlete Gut Bacteria for Better Endurance
2026 research shows endurance training rewires gut bacteria for better fuel efficiency and recovery. But overtraining and poor diet can reverse those gains.
Linear Decline Hides Experience Edge
Sprint speed fades, but pattern recognition and composure grow. Why composite evaluation beats physical benchmarks for aging athletes.
Neuro-Training Boosts Soccer Passing 9% Over Standard Drills
A 2026 study found neuro-athletic training improved soccer passing accuracy 9% over standard drills in eight weeks, with gains in shooting and injury metrics.
AI Cuts Handball KPI Prediction Error 14% vs Baselines
A new LSTM deep learning model cuts handball KPI prediction error 14% versus baselines, using 1,617 sessions from the 2024/2025 season.
HRV-Guided Training Helps Reduce Athlete Injuries
HRV-guided training lowers athlete injury risk. Learn the 3 mechanisms, the traffic-light framework, and how to start in 14 days.
Youth Burnout Crisis: 70% Quit Sports by Age 13
70% of youth athletes quit before age 13. Learn why early specialization and parental pressure drive burnout, and what actually keeps kids in sports.
Transgender Inclusion Boosts Athletics Equity
UCLA's transgender inclusion model uses policy alignment, staff training, and belonging metrics to show that equity and competitive excellence coexist.
Inclusive Games Reshape Youth Sport Culture
New research from Spain and Canada shows inclusive sport design improves outcomes for all youth athletes. Here's what the decade of data reveals.
NFLPA Report Cards: Dolphins First, Steelers Last
NFLPA Report Cards rank Miami Dolphins first and Pittsburgh Steelers last. See how facility grades now shape NFL free agency decisions.