Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
Velocity-Based Fatigue Detection: Using Bar Speed to Manage Training Load
Bar speed slows before soreness, HRV, or CK react. This review covers VL% thresholds by goal, daily readiness tests, and when jump testing beats both.
Warm-Up Effects on Athletic Performance: What the Science Says
A structured warm-up boosts sprint speed and jump height through specific mechanisms and timing windows, and here's which protocols move the needle.
Wearable IMU Jump Measurement Validity: What the Research Actually Shows
Independent studies show wearable IMU sensors measure jump height within 1-3cm of force-plate standards. Here's which algorithms and placements matter.
Bilateral Deficit in Strength Training: Research Review
Two legs rarely produce twice the force of one. Here is the mechanism behind that gap, its size across sports, and how unilateral training closes it.
Cluster Sets vs Traditional Sets: Research Comparison
Cluster sets versus traditional sets compared on power output, velocity loss, and neural drive, with rest-period programming you can apply this week.
CMJ as a Monitoring Tool: Research Review
Not every CMJ metric tracks fatigue equally well. This review ranks jump height, RSI, and flight-time ratio by reliability, with thresholds coaches use.
Eccentric Overload Training: Research Evidence and Practical Applications
Eccentric overload training research: flywheel studies, supramaximal loading, hypertrophy outcomes, and injury-prevention data, plus applicable protocols.
Force-Velocity Profiling Research: Methods & Applications
Not every F-V profiling protocol holds up for team-sport athletes. This review breaks down research quality plus real sprint and jump applications.
Isometric Training Research: Effectiveness & Applications
A 48-trial meta-analysis found isometric work matched dynamic gains (28.5%) with 40-60% less muscle damage. Angles, duration, and protocols inside.
Minimal Effective Dose for Strength: What the Research Actually Says
How few sets actually build strength? This review sets specific volume thresholds from dose-response research, plus protocols and VBT monitoring cues.
Monitoring Training Load: Research on Best Practices
An ACWR above 1.5 links to 2-4x higher injury risk, yet explains only 10-15% of variance. Compare ACWR, RPE, and velocity monitoring on sensitivity.
Plyometric Training Dose-Response: Research Analysis
More plyometric volume isn't always better. A meta-analytic review breaks down the optimal volume, intensity, and rest for jump height gains.