Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
Set Volume vs Rep Volume: What Matters More for Hypertrophy?
Should you count sets or total reps for muscle growth? Explore the research debate with specific protocols, landmark studies, and velocity-based programming
Slow Eccentric vs Fast Concentric: What Tempo Actually Does to Muscle Growth
Evidence-based breakdown of how eccentric and concentric tempo affect muscle growth, mechanical tension, and metabolic stress.
Is Soreness a Good Workout Indicator? The Truth About DOMS
Scientific analysis of whether post-exercise muscle soreness (DOMS) indicates training effectiveness — and what objective metrics to use instead.
Training Frequency Per Muscle: 1x vs 2x vs 3x Per Week
Meta-analysis comparing hypertrophy and strength effects of training each muscle 1, 2, or 3 times weekly. Evidence-based frequency recommendations.
AI in Sports Analytics: Performance Monitoring Research
Research review of AI and machine learning in athlete monitoring: injury prediction accuracy, load management models, and IMU-based performance classification.
Collagen Supplement for Joints and Tendons: Is the Evidence Sufficient?
A rigorous review of RCT evidence on collagen peptide supplementation for tendon regeneration, joint pain, and athlete injury prevention.
Daily Step Count and Health Outcomes: Is 10,000 Necessary?
Large cohort data on step count thresholds for mortality, cardiovascular risk, and metabolic health. How many steps athletes and general adults actually need.
Gut Microbiome and Exercise Performance: Research Trends
Latest research on how gut microbiome composition shapes endurance capacity, strength adaptation, recovery speed, and immunity in competitive athletes.
Heat Acclimation Effects on Endurance Performance: Evidence Review
10-14 day heat acclimation increases plasma volume by 4-12%, lowers core temperature, and improves VO2max. Evidence-based protocols and monitoring methods
High Protein Diet and Kidney Safety: What the Evidence Shows for Healthy Adults
Systematic review of research on high protein intake (2g/kg+) and kidney function in healthy adults. What the evidence shows, who faces real risk, and
Inter-Set Stretching and Hypertrophy: Latest Research
Does stretching between sets increase muscle growth? A deep dive into the latest inter-set stretching and hypertrophy research with protocols and practical
Training at Long Muscle Lengths for Hypertrophy: What the Research Shows
Research review on why training at stretched muscle positions enhances hypertrophy. Mechanisms, exercise selection, practical protocols, and comparisons with