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Alexander McNamara

The science of sports

Athlete riding an exercise bike while his performance and oxygen consumption are measured.

From recreational leagues to the world stage, athletes and sportspeople are always searching for that extra 10% to help them train harder, run faster and play smarter than their opponents.

How can science help give athletes that competitive edge? And what can it tell us about the limits of the human body and mind? Discover all this and more as we uncover the science of sports.

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