Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
Why Triphasic Training Works: Neuromuscular Mechanisms and Sensor Data
An evidence-based research article on why triphasic training improves 1RM, jump, and explosive output simultaneously, with 800Hz IMU measurement protocols.
Why Undulating Periodization Outperforms Linear Models: The Science of Neuromuscular Adaptation
Deep research on why daily undulating periodization (DUP) beats linear models for strength and power, validated by meta-analyses and 800Hz IMU data.
Why Barbell Velocity Is the Most Accurate Predictor of 1RM: A Research-Based Analysis
An in-depth research analysis of why barbell velocity measured at 800Hz outperforms RPE and rep-based formulas for predicting 1RM in strength training.
Why Velocity Feedback Improves Training Output: A VBT Meta-Analysis
Real-time velocity feedback adds +6.8% to 1RM and +9.2% to power. Mechanisms, evidence from 18 RCTs, and 800Hz IMU implementation principles.
Why Warm-Up Velocity Predicts Daily Performance: An 800Hz IMU Data Analysis
How warm-up set barbell velocity predicts daily 1RM and power output, analyzed through 800Hz IMU data and the academic literature on readiness assessment.
Why Weighted Jumps Build Power: 800Hz IMU Data on the Science of Optimal Load
Why do weighted jumps outperform unloaded jumps for power? An 800Hz IMU dataset and a 12-week longitudinal study reveal the optimal 10–30% 1RM range and the...
Foam Rolling Before vs After Workout: A Research-Based Analysis
We analyze 25 RCTs and PoinT GO IMU data to settle when foam rolling actually works for ROM, strength preservation, DOMS, and recovery.
How Many Sets Per Week For Muscle Growth? Per-Muscle Volume Research
Schoenfeld meta-analysis breakdown of optimal weekly sets per muscle. Chest, back, legs, shoulders - exact volume targets for hypertrophy backed by data.
Sleep and Muscle Growth: 6 Hours vs 8 Hours Research Review
How sleep duration affects muscle growth: 6 vs 8 hours compared via Walker, Mah, and Dattilo studies. See the impact on hormones, MPS, and performance.
Strength Coach vs Bodybuilder Mindset: Why the Two Approaches Are Opposite
Strength coaches and bodybuilders see training through opposite lenses. Output vs stimulus, measurement vs pump. A data-driven look at both mindsets.
Why Grip Strength Matters for Everything: The Hidden Marker of Total Body Strength
Grip strength isn't just about your hands. It's a neurological proxy for total body strength, predicting deadlift, pull-up, and Olympic lift performance.
Why Your Pre-Workout Stopped Working: Caffeine Tolerance Decoded
Caffeine tolerance, ingredient ceilings, and bad cycling habits explain why pre-workout fades. Backed by research and IMU velocity data.