gene doping@WADA's new magazine

New Play True issue on gene doping available@WADAWADA 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

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)

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, 2004Unique test protocol: two bouts of maximal work to differentiate in hormonal responses between well-trained and over-reached athletesACTH in OT athletes: the 1st exercise bout = a higher increase the 2nd exercise

strength training for young tennis players

Strength Training for Young Tennis Players@USTAIs strength training necessary for young tennis players?

strategy training using a simulation game

MLB.COM AND CAT GAMES LAUNCH SIMULATION GAME@sportbusinessMLB.com has teamed up with CAT Games to launch a brand-new simulation game called ‘Bush League Baseball’.

article: overtraining and CNS

Exercise and Its Effects on the Central Nervous System@Current Sports Medicine Reports 4:18-23, 2005

the power of sport

British sport looks to the future@UK sportSue 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."

US consensus statement of power development

USOC/ACSM Consensus Development Program@ASCM

scientist behind Japanese swimmers' success

TOUGHER TRAINING:Swimmer Kitajima didn't grab double gold on natural ability alone-science put him over the top@asahi.com

revised BMI

Singapore Warns of Health Risks as Obesity GrowsRecent 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

Beckham Academy launch

BECKHAM ACADEMY LAUNCH@sportbusinessThe 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

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.

definition of gene doping

HFL to lead gene doping research@ UK sportWADA defines gene doping as "the non-therapeutic use of genes, genetic elements and/or cells that have the capacity to enhance athletic performance".

equality of jobs in UK

women still missing out on top jobs@UK sportWomen 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.

117th IOC session@Singapore

117th IOC SESSION@IOCThe 117th IOC Session will convene in Singapore from 6 to 9 July 2005.

international doping database

Anti-doping body creates international database@ITbusiness.caA 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, beforeit is available to some 400 organizations by 2006.