The vital role of social support Social support is a core psychological need essential to overall health and has been linked to many physical and mental health benefits. Social support can be defined as comfort and support accessible through social ties, typically used to help…
Mental health and wellbeing: What you need to know When we talk about health and wellbeing, most of us think of our physical health despite our mental health being an equally important component of our overall wellbeing. Mental health includes our psychological, emotional and physical…
What is overtraining syndrome? Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is a condition that occurs due to excessive training and/or non-training stress resulting in a short-term decrement in performance capacity. This may also be accompanied by physiological and psychological signs of maladaptation. The incidence of OTS in elite…
Selecting the right sports bra to support your breasts As athletes, ensuring your breasts are supported by a supportive and well-fitted sports bra during exercise is extremely important. When you exercise your breasts can move and bounce, no matter what size breasts you have. As…
Breast health: Everything an athlete needs to know Caring for your breast health as an athlete is very important. As everybody’s breasts look and feel different, knowing how to conduct a breast check and becoming familiar with what is normal for you and your breasts…
