The episode discusses the connection between workload and injuries in professional football, particularly with the current fixture congestion in top European leagues as they try to complete the season on a tight schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inappropriate load management is considered a major risk factor for injuries in football as it increases the risk of acute and overuse injuries. However, exposure to load could allow the body to tolerate load, and training develops physical qualities that could be associated with a reduced risk of injury. The experts suggest that an ideal workload for athletes is a moving target, and it changes constantly based on multiple factors such as the phase of the season, training status, fitness, and fatigue levels. Load should be prescribed or recommended on an individual and flexible basis.

According to a study by Bernhard in 2019, eating a plant-based diet provides more antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals which are key to muscle fatigue, reduced athletic performance, and impaired recovery. Emilio Valdes and James Dominey from the AISTS MAS class of 2020 discuss about the plant based diet on athletes' performance

This AISTS Sport Medicine podcast is created together with AISTS Class of 2020 Jia Choi and Won Lee during their studies at the AISTS MAS Sport Administration and Technology Programme.

This episode discusses the effectiveness of Cold Water Immersions on recovery post-exercise. This AISTS Sport Medicine podcast is created together with AISTS Class of 2020 Juan Lopez Salaberry and Eric Mackenzie, a former professional Australian football player to share his experience and knowledge about this topic.

This episode talks about what happens to individuals when they climb Mount Everest. Carolina Gillespie and Robert Sheppard speak about how the body copes with the climb and instructions to overcome Altitude Mountain Sickness.

In 2018, the World Table Tennis Federation @wtt introduced a new ranking that drove top players to participate in even more events. Ma Long is considered a victim of this change. He was diagnosed with severe medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury shortly after its launch.

This is a great opportunity to learn from the pros. It is no coincidence that the tennis year is divided into a hard court, grass court and clay court season. Each surface sets different demands on the material and playing techniques. Learn how pros prepare specifically for each season to prevent injuries.

The human metabolism is a complex system. If a diet is to be successful, a more precise understanding of the relevant mechanisms helps. This includes the fact that the body always strives for balance. If you don't understand how to "outsmart" it, a diet has little chance of long term success. Let’s look beyond the input vs. output rule.

Injuries to joints and ligaments are particularly common in professional basketball. Do players not allow the injuries to heal because the pressure to perform is too high, or is it due to the specific, explosive side-to-side movements? And: find out which foul play is said to have initiated a rule change in Basketball and what the (prominent!) athletes in question have to say about it. VIP alert!

According to a 2015 OECD study, 20% of all adults worldwide are already overweight - and the trend has been rising for 30 years. Japan is the least affected, with 10 times fewer overweight people than USA. In this issue, you will find out how exactly this is linked to Japanese nutritional habits and which factor culture and tradition play.

Physical and mental health together with social and communications skills all seem to be benefactors of hosting classes in the outdoor BUT how does health and safety, transport and weather impact outdoor lectures? Find out more in this episode on which modules have an increased benefit when taught outside.