Sexual Activity and Athletic Performance: Is There a Relationship?

Thornton, J S · Phys Sportsmed · 1990

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Sexual abstinence before an athletic event It has been advocated by crusty football coaches, Olympic athletes, and even Muhammad Ali in his prime. The truth is no one really knows how the practice got started or whether it is in the athlete's best interest, but everyone has an opinion about it.