Christopher Latella

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Lecturer, Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning), Edith Cowan University

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August 27, 2024

Dan van den Hoek, University of the Sunshine Coast; Christopher Latella, Edith Cowan University, and Mark Sayers, University of the Sunshine Coast

Many Paralympic athletes have overcome significant obstacles to reach Paris, including funding, accessibility and high-performance training.

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September 16, 2022

Christopher Latella, Edith Cowan University and Krissy Kendall, Edith Cowan University

The muscle benefits of a brief ‘priming’ workout seem to last longer than a last-minute warm up.

Latifat Tijani of Nigeria lifts 107kg. KYDPL Kyodo/AP/AAP Photos

September 3, 2021

Christopher Latella, Edith Cowan University and Dan van den Hoek, Australian Catholic University

Some Paralympic powerlifters lift heavier weights than athletes without disabilities. Here’s what we know about why this might be.