As the Rio Olympics are in full swing, our collective attention is once more drawn not only to the impressive feats a human body can achieve, but also the various strange things athletes use to get an edge. Many of these items and therapies have people scratching their heads thinking “do these really work?” and “should I be doing that too?”
Splurging on some high-tech device is unlikely to turn you into an elite athlete anyway, but here’s a quick look at the science behind some of these sports fads so you know what really does make a difference, and what’s just marketing.
