Research Impact: There have been various restrictions across the world at the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Finland, there were similar restrictions to Ireland, such that schools, sport clubs and facilities were closed […]
Tag: cycling
Publication: Carbohydrate and Protein Co-Ingestion Postexercise Does Not Improve Next-Day Performance in Trained Cyclists
Research Impact: Supplementing post-exercise carbohydrate (CHO) intake with protein has been suggested to enhance recovery from endurance exercise. The aim of this study (in a double-blind crossover design) was to investigate whether adding protein to […]
Publication: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study
Research Impact: This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school […]
Publication: Development of key policy recommendations for active transport in New Zealand: Multi-sector and multidisciplinary endeavour.
Research Impact: Despite national-level initiatives to encourage active transport (AT) in New Zealand since 2005, rates of AT have continued to decline in most parts of the country, with negative impacts on health and the […]
Publication: Would New Zealand adolescents cycle to school more if allowed to cycle without a helmet?
Research Impact: The effectiveness of bicycle helmet use in preventing head injuries has been well documented. Mandatory helmet-use legislation is present in multiple countries including New Zealand. However, studies examining factors associated with adolescents’ perception that […]
Publication: Endurance athletes’ current and preferred ways of getting psychological guidance.
Abstract: This study examined how people who participate in endurance events currently get guidance on psychological aspects of their events and their preferred ways for receiving guidance from researchers and practitioners, so that psychologists can […]
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