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The Commodification of Breath: Parsing Fact from Fiction in the Gilded Age of Breathwork and Breathing Influencers

AASP

Optimize your breathing with secret techniques used by Navy SEALs, elite athletes, and breathwork gurus… ideally by purchasing their book, hiring them as a “breath coach,” or investing in premium nocturnal mouth tape (“buy 3 get two free for $74.99”). It might be the simplest and most direct lever we have to modulate our nervous system.

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Using Your Eyes to Conquer Mental Blocks

AASP

</p> <p>Interestingly, in cases when athletes train hard but don’t see expected results, they can suddenly become unable to perform even simple sport movements despite the absence of physical barriers. Task-specific dystonia is persistent, uncontrollable, and undesirable muscle action.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

PLT4M

While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training. Fatigue – Fatigue, which affects both the muscles and the central nervous system, also plays a vital role in strain injury.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

First Beat

Strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, and team managers must balance training loads, track recovery, monitor injuries, and analyze performance dataall to ensure athletes deliver their best results. Assessing recovery , helping coaches identify when an athlete needs rest to prevent injuries or burnout.