For more information about this week’s Human Performance Minute, check out the links listed below. A kinetic comparison of single, double, and triple axels. Aleshinsky, S.Y. Professional service for amateur skaters: What biomechanics can do for figure skating. Skating, 1986, 63(9), 10-13. Part 2. Skating, 1986, 63(10), 11-15. Nash HL. US Olympic figure skaters: honing their performances. Phys Sportsmed. 1988;16(2):180-185. The Triple Axel BlogSpotBe sure to check out future weekly Huffines...

For more information about this week’s Human Performance Minute, check out the links listed below. Running on age in a 15-km road run: minor influence of age on performance. Characteristics associated with 10-km running performance among a group of highly trained male endurance runners age 21-63 years. Aging and factors related to running economy. Master's performance in the New York City Marathon 1983-1999.Be sure to check out future weekly Huffines Institute Human Performance Minut...

The London Olympics is just around the corner and of course, and with all of the performances and stories that will happen there, David Epstein from Sports Illustrated is with us today in the podcast to give us a heads-up as to what he thinks will be the intriguing stories of these Olympics.  I appreciate Mr. Epstein's '30,000 foot' view of sports and his take on what are the interesting stories in sports medicine.  So join us for this great podcast today!  Make sure y...