#Sportscience

A growing thread in neuroscience suggests that age does not necessarily erase athletic prowess. In fact, some athletes appear to sharpen over time, not fade away, thanks to changes in the brain’s wiring that improve skill execution, decision-making, and recovery. The latest exploration into this paradox points to how neural efficiency, motor memory, and strategic experience converge to sustain or even improve performance long after physical peak. For Thai readers facing a rapidly aging population and a culture that reveres endurance and mastery, the message is both timely and deeply resonant: training doesn’t stop at physical fitness; it evolves toward smarter, more refined performance.

A growing trend across Thailand’s golf scene links Muay Thai training with modern swing coaching. In clubs from Bangkok to Phuket, players are swapping generic gym routines for martial arts-based conditioning. Early observations suggest sharper swings, improved balance, and longer drives, with researchers noting the biomechanical similarities between Muay Thai movements and the sequence needed for clubhead speed.

Lead: The cross-training approach blends tradition with science, offering a culturally resonant path for Thailand’s golf community and tourism sector. With more athletes exploring this fusion, Thai golf stands to benefit from enhanced performance and a distinctive training culture.

A panel of international experts has released the world’s first comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for stretching. The report cuts through decades of conflicting advice and challenges common myths. Led by the Chair of Neuromotorics and Movement at the University of Bayreuth, the findings appear in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The goal is to offer practical, science-backed guidance for athletes, therapists, and everyday exercisers.

Stretching is a familiar habit in Thailand—from Muay Thai warm-ups and pre-dawn jogs in Lumpini Park to community classes for seniors. Yet much traditional guidance on injury prevention and soreness relief may not hold up against current science. The new report arrives as Thailand’s health and fitness scene grows, with yoga in Chiang Mai and football academies in Bangkok incorporating stretching into training.