Physiology

Paul Hough

Jul 152 min

How long does it take to recover from a football match?

During congested periods in professional football, coaches and pundits often discuss the importance of players having enough recovery...

Paul Hough

Jul 152 min

Are professional athletes getting older?

In recent times, it appears that athletes competing at the highest level are getting older. For example, at age 41, Portugal defender...

Paul Hough

Nov 25, 20224 min

Does kick-off time affect performance in football?

As well as being the first ever winter World Cup, the format of fixtures in Qatar is also different to previous tournaments. There are...

Paul Hough

Sep 16, 20223 min

Why is queuing more tiring than it looks?

There’s been a lot of media coverage of the queue to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall. Most coverage has focussed on the...

Paul Hough

Jul 10, 20221 min

Why are do some people function better in the morning than others?

Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow approximately a 24-hour cycle. Chronotype is the natural...