ACTING on IMPULSE
Training Impulse (TRIMP) is a well-established metric used to quantify training load in athletes by assessing the intensity and duration of physical exertion. It integrates heart rate data into a formula that reflects an athlete's physiological response to training, facilitating effective monitoring and management of training loads. Dive in
INDOOR-OUTDOOR flow
Identifying and training for the differences in playing skills between indoor and field hockey is crucial for players and coaches to optimize performance in each variant of the sport. We explain. Photo: Anton Geyser, South African Sports Images
social pain in hockey
Social pain is closely associated with feelings of inadequacy, isolation, and decreased self-worth. Masters athletes often face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their competitive identities, especially as physical abilities decline with age (Morris et al., 2018). We investigate and share coping mechanisms