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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

Host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by regular contributor Dr Martin Lindley, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences within the University’s School of Sport, Health and Exercises Sciences, and Mike Gleeson, Professor of Exercise Biochemistry.

6 May 2020

Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

In the latest Loughborough 'Experts in Sport' podcast Martin Foster is joined by the University's Professor Lettie Bishop and Dr Martin Lindley to discuss exercise, immune defence and illness in elite athletes, training volume and intensity and its potential impact on immune function, and professional advice given to elite athletes regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 April 2020

Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

Researchers from Loughborough University have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.

27 April 2020

New study aims to improve the sleep quality of athletes with spinal cord injuries

Experts from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University are looking at the relationship between spinal cord injuries and sleep quality.

14 April 2020

Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown

Loughborough psychologist and sleep expert Professor Kevin Morgan shares his five top tips for getting better sleep during the coronavirus lockdown.

7 April 2020

New coronavirus survey aims to understand more about current and future health and wellbeing

Psychologists from Loughborough University are looking for people to take part in a newly launched study aiming to understand the impact of coronavirus on daily life.

6 April 2020

Global survey launched to measure changes in behaviour in response to COVID-19

A worldwide survey has launched with the aim of understanding how people’s attitudes and behaviours around coronavirus are impacted by official government actions and advice.

2 April 2020

PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

Dr Janine Coates shares practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.

25 March 2020

Research participants wanted: athlete sleep and performance research

The relationships between sleep quality, daytime napping and exercise and sports performance are poorly understood. Athletes and exercisers are sought to take part in an online survey.

25 March 2020

Curious kids: do grownups still grow?

Professor Barry Bogin answers the question "Do grownups still grow?"

12 March 2020

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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

New study aims to improve the sleep quality of athletes with spinal cord injuries

Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown

New coronavirus survey aims to understand more about current and future health and wellbeing

Global survey launched to measure changes in behaviour in response to COVID-19

PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

Research participants wanted: athlete sleep and performance research

Curious kids: do grownups still grow?

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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

New study aims to improve the sleep quality of athletes with spinal cord injuries

Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown

New coronavirus survey aims to understand more about current and future health and wellbeing

Global survey launched to measure changes in behaviour in response to COVID-19

PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

Research participants wanted: athlete sleep and performance research

Curious kids: do grownups still grow?

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