Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
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.
Cluster Sets vs Traditional Sets: Research Comparison
Evidence-based comparison of cluster sets vs traditional sets for power, velocity maintenance, and neural drive — with practical programming guidance for
CMJ as a Monitoring Tool: Research Review
Evidence-based review of the countermovement jump as a neuromuscular monitoring tool — thresholds, metrics, and practical protocols for coaches and athletes.
Eccentric Overload Training: Research Evidence and Practical Applications
Evidence-based review of eccentric overload training: flywheel research, supramaximal loading, hypertrophy, and injury prevention outcomes with practical
Force-Velocity Profiling Research: Methods & Applications
Evidence on force-velocity profiling for sprint and jump athletes. How F-V profiles identify the power bottleneck and guide individualized training decisions.
Isometric Training Research: Effectiveness & Applications
What does isometric training research actually show? Force angles, contraction duration, and practical protocols backed by peer-reviewed evidence.