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The Fastest Man on No Legs

In an ironic twist, Oscar Pistorius' disability has now been shown to be an unfair advantage. The South African sprinter, who races with two prosthetic lower legs, has been the subject of a see-saw ...

Written by Dan Peterson about about 12 hours ago 11 reads 2 comments
I Run, Therefore I Drink?

Here’s a question for your buddies at the next golf outing or bowling league night: Are we more active because we drink more or do we drink more because we’re more active? Recent ...

Written by Dan Peterson about about 1 month ago 16 reads 0 comments
How To See A 130 MPH Serve

For most of us mere mortals, if an object was coming at us at 120-150 mph, we would be lucky to get out of the way. Players in this week's U.S...

Written by Dan Peterson about 2 months ago 271 reads 5 comments
Running Addicts Need Their Fix

Just as there is the endorphin rush of a "runner's high," there can also be the valley of despair when something prevents avid runners from getting their daily fix of miles...

Written by Dan Peterson about 3 months ago 42 reads 3 comments
Usain Bolt Can Be Even Faster, Researchers Claim

Well, maybe Usain Bolt was right after all. As discussed in our Physiology of Speed story, Bolt predicted he could run 100 meters in 9.54 seconds, lowering his own world record of 9.69 seconds...

Written by Dan Peterson about 3 months ago 561 reads 4 comments
The Physiology of Speed

Usain Bolt, the triple Olympic gold medal sprinter from Jamaica, predicted last week that he could break his own world record of 9.69 seconds in the 100 meter sprint with a time as low as 9.54 seconds...

Written by Dan Peterson about 4 months ago 232 reads 3 comments
Cyclists' Sore Seats Signal Serious Symptoms

For any guy who has endured more than 30 minutes on a road bicycle seat, there is usually some concern over the strange numbness that occurs in places that should not go numb. Well, a new study has some good and bad news...

Written by Dan Peterson about 4 months ago 91 reads 0 comments
Exercise Burns Fat During But Not After Your Workout

After an hour of sweating on the treadmill or pumping iron, most of us look forward to the extra post-exercise "afterburn" of fat cells that has been promised to us by fitness pundits...

Written by Dan Peterson about 4 months ago 36 reads 0 comments
Kids' Baseball Injuries Down, Some Still Play "Until It Hurts"

At a recent baseball game, the 12-year-old second baseman on my son's team had a ground ball take a nasty hop, hitting him just next to his right eye. He was down on the field for several minutes and was later diagnosed at the hospital with a concussion..

Written by Dan Peterson about 5 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
NASCAR Fans Drive Faster

If you plan on watching your favorite NASCAR driver this weekend, you may want to have your designated driver take you home. Not only should he be sober, but he also should have no interest in motor sports...

Written by Dan Peterson about 5 months ago 33 reads 1 comments
For Kids' Health, Just Let Them Play

As usual, your Mom was right. When she told you to get outside and play, she instinctively knew that would be good for you...

Written by Dan Peterson about 5 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
Your Heart Rate Before Exercise Can Predict Future Heart Attacks

Many people exercise to improve the health of their hearts. Now, researchers have found a link between your heart rate just before and during exercise and your chances of a future heart attack...

Written by Dan Peterson about 5 months ago 116 reads 2 comments
Thoroughbred Horse Injuries Rise but Race Times Stay Flat

Imagine trying to walk on all fours using just your big toes and your middle fingers. That is similar to what modern thoroughbred racehorses endure when racing around a track at up to 30 mph...

Written by Dan Peterson about 6 months ago 44 reads 0 comments
NFL Scouting Combine Not a Good Predictor of Draft Pick Success

Every April, general managers and head coaches fear that their NFL Draft selection of "can't miss" college players may end up being added to the long list of past multi-million dollar draft mistakes...

Written by Dan Peterson about 6 months ago 84 reads 0 comments
NBA Teams Win With Ethnic Diversity

When the National Basketball Association Conference Finals tip off later this week, four teams will test their level of cooperation, unselfishness and teamwork. One issue that apparently will not get in their way is diversity...

Written by Dan Peterson about 6 months ago 195 reads 1 comments
Tiger's Brain Is Bigger Than Ours

As Tiger Woods heads to Sawgrass for The Players Championship this weekend, mortal golfers wonder what's inside his head that keeps him winning. Well, chances are his brain actually has more gray matter than the average weekend duffer...

Written by Dan Peterson about 6 months ago 121 reads 0 comments
Catching Fly Balls Is a Lot Like Rocket Science

Every Little League outfielder knows the feeling. With the crack of the bat, you see the ball jump into the air. You take a few quick steps forward...

Written by Dan Peterson about 7 months ago 28 reads 0 comments
Runners Pace Themselves into the Zone

Most regular runners can tell you when they reach that perfect equilibrium of speed and comfort: the legs are loose, the heart is pumping, and it feels like you could run at this pace forever...

Written by Dan Peterson about 7 months ago 14 reads 0 comments
The Cognitive Benefits of Being a Sports Fan

As seen on Sports Are 80 Percent Mental When was the last time you listened to a sporting event on the radio? If given a choice between watching the game on a big screen HD or turning on the ...

Written by Dan Peterson about 7 months ago 60 reads 0 comments
Designing the Connected Stadium 2.0

Whether you are watching your favorite team play from your home, at the sports bar or among 50,000 screaming fans at the stadium, each environment will give you a different experience...

Written by Dan Peterson about 8 months ago 31 reads 0 comments
Exercise Wins Again

It just seems too good to be true. Study after research study consistently promoting the endless benefits of exercise...

Written by Dan Peterson about 8 months ago 19 reads 0 comments
Soccer Robots Getting Smarter at RoboCup

Anyone who has ever bravely volunteered to coach a youth soccer team is familiar with the blank stares that ensue when trying to explain the offsides rule...

Written by Dan Peterson about 9 months ago 26 reads 0 comments
The Mechanics of Steroids

A $252 million contract to play baseball causes "an enormous amount of pressure ... to perform at a high level every day," according to Alex Rodriguez...

Written by Dan Peterson about 9 months ago 54 reads 4 comments
The Dangers of Heat Stroke in Sports

In January, first-year Kentucky high school football coach David Jason Stinson pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless homicide in the death of Max Gilpin, a 15-year-old offensive lineman. Gilpin collapsed Aug...

Written by Dan Peterson about 9 months ago 163 reads 0 comments
NFL Linemen Trade Health For Super Bowl Rings

When the Arizona Cardinals met the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII, every starting offensive lineman was a member of the 300-pound club. This season, there were more than 600 players — about 20 percent of the league — in triple donuts

Written by Dan Peterson about 9 months ago 281 reads 0 comments

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Dan Peterson Article Archive

The Fastest Man on No Legs

I Run, Therefore I Drink?

How To See A 130 MPH Serve

Running Addicts Need Their Fix

Usain Bolt Can Be Even Faster, Researchers Claim

The Physiology of Speed

Cyclists' Sore Seats Signal Serious Symptoms

Exercise Burns Fat During But Not After Your Workout

Kids' Baseball Injuries Down, Some Still Play "Until It Hurts"

NASCAR Fans Drive Faster

For Kids' Health, Just Let Them Play

Your Heart Rate Before Exercise Can Predict Future Heart Attacks

Thoroughbred Horse Injuries Rise but Race Times Stay Flat

NFL Scouting Combine Not a Good Predictor of Draft Pick Success

NBA Teams Win With Ethnic Diversity

Tiger's Brain Is Bigger Than Ours

Catching Fly Balls Is a Lot Like Rocket Science

Runners Pace Themselves into the Zone

The Cognitive Benefits of Being a Sports Fan

Designing the Connected Stadium 2.0

Exercise Wins Again

Soccer Robots Getting Smarter at RoboCup

The Mechanics of Steroids

The Dangers of Heat Stroke in Sports

NFL Linemen Trade Health For Super Bowl Rings

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