Senior Lecturer, School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University
I find the human body, its capability, and its ability to adapt absolutely fascinating! I teach and research how exercise, environmental stressors (e.g. extreme temperature and altitude, reduced hydration and sleep) and drugs affecting the central nervous system (e.g. stimulants and pain-killers) affect the human body. End goals include improved physical and cognitive performance and reduced risk to health, as well as a better understanding of the contributing mechanisms.
Nicotine in sports: high use but little evidence of effects on performance
Aug 11, 2017 08:01 am UTC| Sports
When you think nicotine, you probably think of smokers, addiction, carcinogens and disease - not elite athletes and sporting performance. However, our research published today shows that the use of nicotine among...
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