SIRC

Authors: Clarke, D.C. and Skiba, P.F.

(2013) Advan in Physiol Edu. 37: 134-152.

Reviewed by Allan Wrigley

Authors: Reis I, Rebelo A, Krustrup P, Brito J.

Clin J Sport Med 2013; 23 (4): 318-320.

Reviewed by Brian Benson

Authors: Spencer, M., Losnegard, T., Hallén, J., & Hopkins, W. G.

(2014). International Journal Of Sports Physiology & Performance, 9(1), 5-11.

Reviewed by Leo Thornley

Author: McCann S.

Soccer Journal. July 2008;53(4):36-38.

Reviewed by Judy Goss

Authors: Pethick, W. A., Murray, H. J., Gathercole, R. J., & Sleivert, G. G. (2014).

International Journal Of Sports Physiology & Performance, 9(1), 128- 132.

Reviewed by Leo Thornley

The possibility that chronic strength training and the concomitant increase in muscle strength, muscle power and hypertrophy may enhance oxidative muscle function has been of great interest for improving athletic performance.

This review article highlights the current research regarding iron status within the athletic population and the impact that iron deficiency may have on aerobic performance. The author identifies the need for specific cut off blood values for both male and female athletes; noting that the clinical blood markers for iron deficiency may be too low. 

Authors: Lee, J.B., Ohgi, Y., and James, D.A.

(2012). 9th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association. Procedia Engineering, 34, 795-800.

Commentary by Allan Wrigley

In this study by Myer GD et al, the authors investigated 18 athletes that had returned to sport without modification following ACL surgery and 20 age, gender and sport matched control subjects. All athletes completed a series of performance based field tests.