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William Hill Reveal: Winter hacks for improving performance in sport!
- A new study by William Hill reveals winter hacks to improve performance in a variety of sports including rugby, football, tennis and more.
- Discover how to adapt tactics in the winter months
Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, triathlete, or just trying to hit your 2021 fitness goals, training and nutrition must stay consistent throughout the seasons for optimal results. However, variables that are completely out of your hands – like the weather – can massively impact your performance and motivation.
Nights are long, days are short and the UK’s winter weather certainly isn’t inviting, so there is no denying that even the more committed among us find these conditions challenging. But, on a positive note, the shortest day this winter is now well and truly behind us and therefore this is a brilliant opportunity to look to the future, set new goals and adapt training to truly get ahead of the curve and achieve your personal best.
To help you reach your personal best and hit those fitness goals, William Hill has revealed winter hacks for a variety of sports including cycling, football, rugby, and tennis. As the saying goes, ‘winter miles turn to summer smiles’!
And for more tips and to find out how professionals adapt to different conditions, visit https://news.williamhill.com/weather-effect/
The top tips per sport are detailed below:
Football:
When it comes to training in colder conditions, the body’s centre competes with the muscles for blood flow, which – for multiple reasons – can hinder performance and even cause unwarranted muscle strain. Also, people often dehydrate in colder conditions, so to overcome this drink 8 ounces of water every 15 minutes and wear clothing which keeps your body at a comfortable temperature.
Cricket:
Cricket is prominently a summer sport, so when cold spells do appear, use this time to go to the gym and build strength, power, endurance, and technique.
Regardless of it being wet, snowing, freezing, or raining, all of these conditions affect visibility which can lead to accidents. With low visibility also comes thicker air density, this will impact how the ball moves through the air.
Cycling:
In crisp and bitter weather, Just one degree in muscle temperature leads to a 10% drop in performance, wear several layers and gloves when it’s cold to prevent heat loss.
Golf:
Freezing temperatures lead to greater air density, so the ball needs more velocity than it would if the conditions were warmer, keep this in mind when taking your shot.
Horse Racing:
In Winter temperatures go for a warm-up jog and drink a hot drink to keep heat levels up prior to horse riding and choose clothing wisely so wear plenty of breathable layers. Also, keep your horse warm by blanketing them, this will ensure their muscles remain loosened up and perform better.
Wet weather can affect the horse’s footing and lower visibility. Notice how your horse is responding underfoot and decide what is best for you and your horse on that day. Be sure to keep both you and your equestrian partner as visible as possible.
Rugby:
Training in wet weather isn’t always a hindrance in rugby, but it can cause the body to drop in temperature rapidly, so make sure you have dry clothes to change into during half time.
Tennis:
The wind can throw off the toss on serves, which makes it harder to control and reduces the chances of a successful serve. Shots require more power to cut through the wind, so keep this in mind when taking your shot.
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Despite PIX’s supremacy, the study from KTO acknowledged the importance of diversity in payment options. Digital wallets, including Pay4Fun, account for 2.31% of all transactions, with Boleto trailing at 0.22%, and Bank Transfers at a mere 0.03%. The presence of traditional banking options, such as Pay4Fun and Banco do Brasil, represent a small fraction.
Additional survey data indicates that security, speed, convenience, and transaction fees are important factors influencing users’ choice of payment methods. Notably, 64% of consumers would abandon a purchase if their preferred payment method were unavailable, emphasizing the necessity for gaming operators to support widely used options like bank cards and PIX.
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The survey results also reveal that 80% of users feel confident making online gaming transactions, with PIX leading in security ratings at 82%, followed by bank cards and bank slips. Digital wallets and cryptocurrencies are perceived as moderately secure, further solidifying PIX’s position as the safest and most user-friendly payment option.
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7777 gaming’s extensive portfolio of MGA-certified games will now be made available to a wider audience of players within the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) jurisdiction, such as Tournaverse, Gambeta10, Pedalada10, 24Bettle, b-Bets, Big5Casino, Casino Sieger, Rembrandt Casino, and LuckyBull.
Larisa Karaboycheva, Account Manager at 7777 gaming commented: “The collaboration with Condor Gaming underscores our dedication to delivering top-tier online casino games to a broader audience within the MGA-regulated space. We believe that our MGA-certified games, known for their quality and innovation, will complement Condor Gaming’s commitment to excellence, compliance and user-centric approach.”
Prash Patel, CMO at Condor Gaming stated: “7777 gaming’s online casino content is a fantastic addition to our portfolio and aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering the best possible gaming experiences to our players. This collaboration enables us to enhance our offerings and provide a broader selection of high-quality games, ensuring that our MGA-regulated brands remain at the forefront of the industry.”
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Exploring the frequency of gaming among Brazilians offers insightful conclusion. In the 7JP study, only a small fraction, 8%, play daily, with an even lesser 2% dedicating over an hour to their favorite real-money games. This distribution illustrates a sporadic engagement, with 38% playing a few times per year and 23% once or twice a month.
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Multiple factors come into play why Brazilians are drawn to online casinos. According to the study, 48% of players are influenced by their budget or disposable income, making it the most significant factor. The thrill of playing as an exciting form of entertainment captivates 40%, while 31% are attracted by the quality of games.
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