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.