Sports
If you've ever watched a professional tennis match, there's a good chance you've heard the loud noises many players make while striking a ball. Research shows that these loud exertions tangibly increase an athlete's strength. So why don't players in other sports do the same? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Chris Huffaker takes a look. Find a full transcript of this episode here: https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/field-study-podcast/grunting-in-sports/ Readings: "Something to Shout About: A Simple, Quick Performance Enhancement Technique Improved Strength in Both Experts and Novices" by Amy S. Welch & Mark Tschampl "The effects of 'grunting' on serve and forehand velocity in collegiate tennis players" by Dennis O'Connell, Martha Hinman, Kevin Hearne, Zach Michael and Sam Nixon