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The impact of anabolic androgenic steroids abuse and type of training on left ventricular remodeling and function in competitive athletes [PDF]

, 2014
Background/Aim. Long-term intensive training is associated with distinctive cardiac adaptations which are known as athlete’s heart. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) could affect ...
Babić Rade, Ilić Ivan, Nešković Aleksandar N., Putniković Biljana, Stanković Ivan, Vlahović-Stipac Alja, Đorđević Vitomir   +6 more
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The risk of low energy availability in Chinese elite and recreational female aesthetic sports athletes

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2020
Background Low energy availability (LEA) is a medical condition observed in athletes, with a higher prevalence in aesthetic sports. For the first time, this study evaluated the relative prevalence of LEA in female elite athletes (ELA) and recreational ...
Kun Meng, Junqiang Qiu, D. Benardot, A. Carr, L. Yi, Jieting Wang, Yiheng Liang   +6 more
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Reflections on Using the Eating Disorders Examination to Assess Eating Disorder Pathology in Queer Men

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Queer men face potent appearance‐related pressures that exacerbate their eating disorder risk. While the Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) is a widely used eating disorder assessment, queer men may experience unique motivations for disordered eating that may impact its administration in this population. To generate practical guidance
Emma Austen, Jocelyn R. Clarke, Isabel Chua, Sarah Giles, Patrick Haylock, Imran M. Keshani, Po‐Han Kung, Elyse O’Loghlen, Scott Griffiths   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Achievement motivation orientation and psychological/interpersonal well-being in male recreational and elite cricket players : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University [PDF]

, 1996
The present study examined differences between a convenience sample of elite (n=55) and recreational (n=31) cricketers in achievement motivation orientation, psychological well-being, relationship satisfaction and general attitudes and feelings to the ...
Hadfield, David
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Consequences of sexual harassment in sport for female athletes [PDF]

, 2002
Sexual harassment research was first undertaken in the workplace and educational settings. Research on sexual harassment in sport is scarce but has grown steadily since the mid-1980s.
Acosta R. V., Cairns K. V., Celia Brackenridge, Curry T. J., Dzich B. W., Fasting K., Grauerholz E., Gutek B. A., Kari Fasting, Kirby S., Koss M. P., Kristin Walseth, Lackey D., Larkin J., Leahy T., Lenskyj H., MacGregor M., Paludi M. A., Quina K., Stockdale M. S., Yorganci I., Yorganci I.   +21 more
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in elite athletes: a narrative review

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common brain developmental disorder in the general population that may be even more prevalent in elite athletes in certain sports.
D. Han, D. McDuff, D. Thompson, M. Hitchcock, C. Reardon, B. Hainline   +5 more
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Associations Between the Use of Fitness and Diet Tracking Technology and Disordered Eating Behaviour: A Systematic Review

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The fitness and wellbeing technology industry is growing rapidly. Concerns are emerging regarding whether these may increase disordered eating behaviours. This review is the first to systematically examine the relationship between fitness and diet tracker use and disordered eating in general and clinical populations.
Sarah Moody, Lindsay Ross, Marie‐Christine Opitz, Amelia Hemmings, Başak İnce, Callum Bryson, Carina Kuehne, Daire Douglas, Matthew Phillips, Vivienne Langhorne, Ulrike Schmidt, Helen Sharpe   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scapular dyskinesis in young, asymptomatic elite swimmers [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Overhead athletes are at a greater risk of developing scapular dyskinesis (SD). Although swimming is considered an overhead sport, information regarding SD in these athletes is scarce. Purpose: To determine the prevalence of SD in young,
Bonifazi, Marco, Candela, Vittorio, Fratalocchi, Francesco, Giannicola, Giuseppe, Gumina, Stefano, Preziosi Standoli, Jacopo, Preziosi Standoli, Tiziano   +6 more
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Idealized Body Images and Fitness Lifestyles on Social Media: A Systematic Review Exploring the Link Between Social Media Use and Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa and Muscle Dysmorphia

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Social media (SM) is a source of appearance‐focused content that promotes idealized bodies and appearances. It also spreads misinformation about nutrition and fitness practices. While SM use has been linked to attitudes toward eating disorders, its association with orthorexia nervosa and muscle dysmorphia—characterized by obsessive ...
Cristina Vintró‐Alcaraz, Cristina Ballero Reque, Georgios Paslakis, Giulia Testa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retired athletes : when the spotlight dims : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2016
The purpose of this study was to; (1) examine the experiences of elite New Zealand athletes during the retirement transition and, (2) determine whether current retirement-related assistance in New Zealand is perceived by elite athletes to enhance ...
Lenton, Andrew
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