#sports-science

#sports-science

Liverpool's landmark signing of Alexander Isak, sealed on deadline day in a British-record move worth 125 million (rising to nearly 130 million including bonuses), was far from straightforward. Behind the scenes, the club's sports science department played a crucial role in overcoming serious fitness concerns about the Swedish striker, according to Express. Isak's injury record raised inevitable alarm bells in Merseyside.

Riders now train, race, and publish their data on platforms like Strava, with insights heavily influencing performance metrics and strategies in cycling.

"It's changed now. The boys will have a two-week programme before they come back into the club, so when they come back in, they're not a million miles away from when they left the club."

It was certainly ingrained in my mind that animal [protein] is better than plant, but recent studies show plant protein can be comparable for muscle growth.

The study aims to explore if hormonal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle contribute to the rising rate of ACL injuries in women's soccer.