New Play True issue on gene doping available@WADA
WADA has published a new issue of Play True magazine.
This issue focuses on the facts and dangers of gene doping, and on what WADA is doing to fight this new threat.
Play True@PDF
28 March 2005
26 March 2005
WADA leads fight against gene doping
WADA leads fight against gene doping@UK sport
"WADA has, for some time, considered genetic doping to be a looming threat. We have taken the lead in focusing the attention of the scientific and sport communities on the challenge this new method presents for enhancing performance."
(Richard Pound)
"WADA has, for some time, considered genetic doping to be a looming threat. We have taken the lead in focusing the attention of the scientific and sport communities on the challenge this new method presents for enhancing performance."
(Richard Pound)
23 March 2005
article: overtraining and ACTH
Hormonal responses in athletes: the use of a two bout exercise protocol to detect subtle differences in (over)training status@Eur J Appl Physiol 91: 140-146, 2004
Unique test protocol: two bouts of maximal work to differentiate in hormonal responses between well-trained and over-reached athletes
ACTH in OT athletes: the 1st exercise bout = a higher increase
the 2nd exercise bout = a complete suppression
Unique test protocol: two bouts of maximal work to differentiate in hormonal responses between well-trained and over-reached athletes
ACTH in OT athletes: the 1st exercise bout = a higher increase
the 2nd exercise bout = a complete suppression
strength training for young tennis players
Strength Training for Young Tennis Players@USTA
Is strength training necessary for young tennis players?
Is strength training necessary for young tennis players?
strategy training using a simulation game
MLB.COM AND CAT GAMES LAUNCH SIMULATION GAME@sportbusiness
MLB.com has teamed up with CAT Games to launch a brand-new simulation game called ‘Bush League Baseball’.
MLB.com has teamed up with CAT Games to launch a brand-new simulation game called ‘Bush League Baseball’.
21 March 2005
18 March 2005
the power of sport
British sport looks to the future@UK sport
Sue Campbell (UK Sport’s Chair): "Over the last few years we have seen a government that has really begun to accept the power of sport to realise many other agendas. We really can make a massive contribution to health, law and order and education."
Sue Campbell (UK Sport’s Chair): "Over the last few years we have seen a government that has really begun to accept the power of sport to realise many other agendas. We really can make a massive contribution to health, law and order and education."
17 March 2005
revised BMI
Singapore Warns of Health Risks as Obesity Grows
Recent studies have shown that many Asians, widely envied for their slim waists, actually have more fat as a proportion of total body weight than Caucasians of the same age, sex and BMI.
Under Singapore's new system, people with a BMI of 27.5 and above are considered at high risk of disease, while 23 to 27.4 signals moderate risk and 18.5 to 22.9 is healthy.
Recent studies have shown that many Asians, widely envied for their slim waists, actually have more fat as a proportion of total body weight than Caucasians of the same age, sex and BMI.
Under Singapore's new system, people with a BMI of 27.5 and above are considered at high risk of disease, while 23 to 27.4 signals moderate risk and 18.5 to 22.9 is healthy.
15 March 2005
Beckham Academy launch
BECKHAM ACADEMY LAUNCH@sportbusiness
The David Beckham Academy comprises two full size pitches and an extensive series of buildings featuring state of the art classrooms, dinner hall, training facilities and changing rooms.
Using the latest technology, the Academy is designed to provide a fun and interactive experience for children of all skill levels, unlike anything currently seen in UK football.
Targeted at all ability levels, The David Beckham Academy in London will initially welcome 15,000 boys and girls aged eight-15 years on an annual basis.
The David Beckham Academy comprises two full size pitches and an extensive series of buildings featuring state of the art classrooms, dinner hall, training facilities and changing rooms.
Using the latest technology, the Academy is designed to provide a fun and interactive experience for children of all skill levels, unlike anything currently seen in UK football.
Targeted at all ability levels, The David Beckham Academy in London will initially welcome 15,000 boys and girls aged eight-15 years on an annual basis.
14 March 2005
article: effects of massage on performance
Weerapong et al. The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention. Sports Med 35: 235-256, 2005.
The unclear effects of massage on muscle blood flow lead to uncertain befefits for performance and recovery from fatigue.
There are only few, well controlled studies on sports massage.
The unclear effects of massage on muscle blood flow lead to uncertain befefits for performance and recovery from fatigue.
There are only few, well controlled studies on sports massage.
11 March 2005
definition of gene doping
HFL to lead gene doping research@ UK sport
WADA defines gene doping as "the non-therapeutic use of genes, genetic elements and/or cells that have the capacity to enhance athletic performance".
WADA defines gene doping as "the non-therapeutic use of genes, genetic elements and/or cells that have the capacity to enhance athletic performance".
10 March 2005
equality of jobs in UK
women still missing out on top jobs@UK sport
Women currently make up 23% of such boards, well down on the 30% target by the end of 2005 as set in the UK Strategy Framework for Women and Sport.
Women currently make up 23% of such boards, well down on the 30% target by the end of 2005 as set in the UK Strategy Framework for Women and Sport.
04 March 2005
03 March 2005
international doping database
Anti-doping body creates international database@ITbusiness.ca
A Canadian team is setting up a Web-based database tool that will help athletes from around the globe comply with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Selected stakeholders will be able to access the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) starting in mid-May of this year, before
it is available to some 400 organizations by 2006. ADAMS will facilitate the collection and sharing of athletes’ whereabouts information, provide a clearinghouse for anti-doping information and a database to coordinate and plan drug testing.
A Canadian team is setting up a Web-based database tool that will help athletes from around the globe comply with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Selected stakeholders will be able to access the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) starting in mid-May of this year, before
it is available to some 400 organizations by 2006. ADAMS will facilitate the collection and sharing of athletes’ whereabouts information, provide a clearinghouse for anti-doping information and a database to coordinate and plan drug testing.
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