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Performance at older ages: what can we learn from world-class masters athletes?

VO2max test; indirect calorimetry, Lab, inspanningstest, master atleet

Aging is associated with lowered performance across most sports that include a heavy physical component, including running. Yet, an increasing number of elderly individuals engaged in running are interested in optimizing their performance. What does to the science suggest regarding

Is it possible to react within 100 ms in a sprint start?

Sprint starts reaction time at start of blocks with electrochemical processes such as muscle slack and start-up pistol with male sprinter with muscles and skeleton

Is it possible to react within 100 ms after the gun signal in a sprint start? In athletics, a sprinter is disqualified when he or she initiates the start movement within 100 ms after the start signal. This 100 ms