Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
Flywheel Training Research Review: Eccentric Overload, Mechanisms, and Evidence
A comprehensive review of flywheel (isoinertial) training research: eccentric overload mechanisms, hypertrophy and injury prevention outcomes, and
Hamstring Injury Prevention: What the Clinical Research Shows
Evidence review of hamstring injury prevention programs — Nordic curl RCTs, eccentric strength deficits, velocity-based risk screening, and practical
Heat Acclimation and Athletic Performance: Mechanisms, Protocols, and Field Application
Evidence-based review of heat acclimation protocols — plasma volume expansion, sweat rate adaptation, cardiovascular drift, and how to track performance
Mental Fatigue and Physical Performance: Research Summary
How cognitive fatigue impairs sprint speed, strength, and endurance output. Mechanisms, magnitude of effects, and practical strategies with objective load
Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition: Research Review
Evidence-based review of motor learning stages, implicit vs explicit practice, augmented feedback timing, and variability of practice for sport skill
Periodization Models Compared: Linear, Undulating, and Block Designs
Evidence-based comparison of linear, undulating, and block periodization models — effect sizes, athlete populations, and practical selection criteria.
Relative Strength and Sport Performance: Research Review
How force per kilogram of bodyweight predicts sprint speed, jump height, and on-field performance. Benchmarks, training methods, and velocity monitoring
Sleep Extension and Athlete Performance: Evidence Review
How extending sleep to 9–10 hours improves sprint speed, reaction time, and mood in athletes. Protocols, mechanisms, and monitoring methods reviewed.
Velocity-Based Fatigue Detection: Using Bar Speed to Manage Training Load
How real-time velocity monitoring detects neuromuscular fatigue before it becomes overtraining — velocity loss thresholds, intra-set monitoring, daily
Warm-Up Effects on Athletic Performance: What the Science Says
Discover how warm-up protocols affect sprint speed, jump height, and force output. Research-backed mechanisms, timing windows, and velocity-tracking methods
Wearable IMU Jump Measurement Validity: What the Research Actually Shows
Independent studies confirm wearable IMU sensors match force-plate jump height within 1-3 cm. Learn which algorithms, placements, and protocols drive the
Bilateral Deficit in Strength Training: Research Review
Evidence-based review of bilateral deficit in strength training — mechanisms, magnitude, sport implications, and how unilateral training corrects the force gap.