Preparing for your first cycling race
Dr Mayur Ranchordas spoke to Cyclist.co.uk about how people prepare for their first competitive bike race and discusses how important nutritional monitoring and hydrating is when training for competitive sport,…
FA Football Sessions for Girls
Sheffield Hallam will be running a series of football sessions for girls aged 5-11 years, in conjunction with SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Club, Football Association.
Are we eating too much protein?
Hallam’s sports nutritionist looks at the growing trend of fortified foods and there’s further international coverage for Hallam’s antioxidants research. Dr Mayur Ranchordas, spoke to Men’s Health magazine about our…
New test to reduce injury risk of studded footwear in sport
A new testing mechanism that aims to reduce the risk of skin lacerations caused by rugby or football boots has been developed at Sheffield Hallam University. Up to 23 per…
Research finds antioxidant supplements may have little effect on muscle soreness
Taking antioxidant supplements to reduce muscles soreness after exercise could have almost no effect, according to new research by Sheffield Hallam University. People engaging in intense exercise often take antioxidant…
New app to revolutionise the UK’s PE curriculum
A new, digital app designed to equip primary school teachers with better skills to improve children’s movement and help them to become active for life has been launched. Designed by…
Five ways to deal with burnout using lessons from elite sport
Peter Olusoga, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University It is estimated that burnout costs the global economy £255 billion a year. Burnout tends to happen as…