Tag: athletes

Neuroscience

Circadian rhythm directly influences muscle performance in Olympic swimmers

Joyce Chen ’23 Organisms have a specialized inner clock known as the circadian rhythm, which is regulated by the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus of the brain. Throughout the day, circadian rhythms in the body have direct control over physiological functions, including muscle strength and flexibility. Despite its relevance, there is a lack of research on the effects of circadian rhythms on Olympic athletes. … Continue reading Circadian rhythm directly influences muscle performance in Olympic swimmers

Young Investigators ReviewLeave a comment
Caption: Multiple factors affect athletes performance and their self-talk tendencies.
2017-18

The Guide to An Athlete’s Optimal Performance

By: Ramanjot Singh 19’ Self-talk is a significant component in athletic performance. Positive self-talk tends to improve performance, while negative self-talk can impede it. Although the concept of self-talk has been explored in the past, not much research focuses on identifying the psychological basis for the aforementioned trends. In order to provide better interventions for athletic performance, a group of researchers, led by Dr. Aristea … Continue reading The Guide to An Athlete’s Optimal Performance

Young Investigators ReviewLeave a comment