Kategorie: Sport
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Cause of the yo-yo effect deciphered
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory based on epigenetics. Zurich, November 18, 2024 Anyone who has put on a few extra kilos and tried dieting is familiar with the phenomenon: the pounds tumble off, but after a few weeks they are back again. The…
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Where self-awareness has its limits
People can bend their wrists further than they think. This is what researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the Université catholique de Louvain have discovered. They asked 87 people to estimate how far they could move their hand in different directions. The test subjects systematically stated that the mobility of their wrist was less than it…
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Study in cooperation with the University of Koblenz shows how muscle shape increases strength
A recent study by the University of Koblenz clearly shows that the fitness of the calf muscles plays a decisive role in maximising strength production in the entire muscle architecture of the lower extremities. This is most evident in sports that rely on rapid or spontaneous force development. Koblenz, September, 18th 2024 The Latin word…
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Strength training activates cellular waste disposal
Bonn, August, 23th, 2024. In our body, the disposal of damaged cell components is essential for the maintenance of tissues and organs. An international research team led by the University of Bonn has now gained significant insights into the regulation of one of the disposal systems involved. According to the findings, this system is activated…
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Artificial intelligence recognizes emotions in real sports situations
May, 09th, 2024. In a model experiment, a research team from KIT Karlsruhe and the University of Duisburg Essen has succeeded in identifying emotional states in athletes by means of AI observation. A more detailed evaluation revealed that both AI and human observation skills are better at recognizing negative emotions. In the study „Recognition of…
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The psyche fails under pressure
Bochum, May, 1th 2024. In competitive sport, not all performance can always be called upon to the same extent. A study now shows that gender diversification also plays a significant role. „Skill suffers under pressure!“ says scientist Prof. Dr. Christoph Bühren from Ruhr University Bochum, who himself played in the national tennis league for many…