Benjamin Sayers
@BenSayers97
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University of Brighton BSc MSc Lead Sport Scientist - Wycombe Wanderers F.C Amore Fati βοΈ Philia Sofia π¦ Views are my own
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Joined August 2011
New study shows sleep deprivation impairs brain function, reducing communication networks by 15-24%. Even more sobering, these effects can last for over 2 weeks. Prioritize sleep! #SleepScience #BrainHealth
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Do you WAIT for practice to start? Or do you PREPARE for practice to start?
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Concentric impulse is the key determinant of jump height (via take off velocity). So why does eccentric rate of force development or eccentric impulse matter?
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Repeatedly not getting enough sleep each night reduces bar speeds during a strength training workout. We often use bar speeds as a proxy for effort, which is a good marker of motor unit recruitment (MUR). Lack of sleep may reduce motivation and therefore MUR.
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Aerobic fitness drives match performance in elite soccer! β½π¨ Higher VOβmax & AnT β greater distance, Yo-Yo IRT2 β more high-intensity runs, regardless of position/context. βοΈ KryΕciak J. et al. π https://t.co/inHWEv2g6H
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Effects of Fatigue Induced by Sprinting on Biomechanics and Potential Hamstring Risk Injury. FIGURE 2 | Distribution of hamstring injuries in football during the first and second half. A) Distribution of hamstring injuries, B) distribution of Biceps Femoris LH, Semitendinosus,
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"I will be a supporter for the rest of my life" @gmccleary12 gives his last interview at Wycombe Wanderers.
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Donβt even know where to start This amazing club gave me the opportunity to show what am good at they believe , the fan accepted me and my family like they own am so glad have started my career with such a club just wanna say thank you for everything and all the best πβ€οΈ
A special send-off for a special guy π @richardkone17 visited Marlow Road for one last time today to say farewell to old friends after moving to QPR this week.
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Magnesium isnβt just important, itβs essential for life. Magnesium is indispensable for cellular function, serving as a counterion (an ion with an opposite charge that stabilizes another ion or molecule.) to ATP, the molecule that powers nearly all biological processes. In this
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New studyπ₯ Repeated-sprint training vs short HIIT πββοΈ 6 week intervention in rugby league players π Beneficial effects on hamstring architecture for both groups. Differences in fitness and speed development. Link below π https://t.co/Ra6D5mt8u4
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Creatine is safe and beneficial throughout life β
This new opinion article outlined the key data on why creatine is a vital nutrient for life π Here are the key facts β¬οΈ 1. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is needed to provide cellular energy 𧬠2. The daily
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The brain is full of mitochondria! But how many, and where? Different types of mitochondria specialize for energy transformation and other functions In MitoBrainMap v1.0 we provide the first maps of mitochondrial content and OxPhos capacity across the human brain
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There are only SO many INTERVAL types ! The HIIT formats vary by work/rest duration, speed and intensity π All these formats are still HIIT - repeated bouts of high-intensity work performed above the lactate threshold or critical speed/power π
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We've moved into our world-class Performance Centre π₯π What do the lads think? π€
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Force 3: Strength Training for Endurance Performance is out now. If you are a coach or athlete in any sport, I think this will be of interest to you. https://t.co/J9IbzaEGcr Please retweet π
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Does carbohydrate timing after exercise matter? A recent study (PMID: 39263899) looked at how delaying carbohydrate intake post-exercise affects next-day performance in trained male athletes. Participants completed eight intervals at 85% peak power output, followed by a
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The flow and the transformation of energy through your mitochondria
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