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Sports & Exercise Physiology


Muscle Fibre Types and Why They Matter in Sport
Why can Usain Bolt explode over 100 metres while Eliud Kipchoge can run marathons at a blistering pace without slowing down? The secret...

Darren Bezzina
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Why Hamstring Injuries Are So Common in Sport
One sprint, one sharp movement, and suddenly — a player pulls up holding the back of their leg. If you’ve watched football, rugby,...

Darren Bezzina
Sep 22, 20253 min read


VO₂ Max Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
Understanding the measure that defines endurance potential If there was one number that could predict your endurance performance better...

Darren Bezzina
Aug 10, 20254 min read


Understanding the Body’s Energy Systems – ATP-PC, Glycolytic, and Oxidative
Why do sprinters burn out in 10 seconds? How can cyclists pedal for hours? It all comes down to your energy systems. The Body’s Energy...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 2, 20252 min read


How Training Changes the Body: Acute vs Chronic Adaptations
Understanding the Difference Between Short-Term Response and Long-Term Growth in Sport Why do you feel sore the day after a workout—but...

Darren Bezzina
Jun 22, 20252 min read


What Is Sports and Exercise Physiology?
The engine room of human performance. Every great performance starts beneath the surface—before tactics, before mindset, before movement...

Darren Bezzina
Jun 15, 20252 min read
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