Tag · 4 articles
sprint mechanics
guides·9 min read
Stride Asymmetry Wearables: Reading Left-Right Data for Return-to-Sport Calls
Stride asymmetry wearable data separates real limb deficits from normal variability, guiding return-to-sport calls and corrective loading beyond a hop test.
stride asymmetry·wearable sensor·sprint mechanics
how to·9 min read
How to Measure Stride Length and Stride Frequency in Sprinting: A Field Protocol
A field-tested protocol for measuring stride length and stride frequency in sprinting with a phone, cones, and a stopwatch — no lab required.
sprint mechanics·stride length·stride frequency
research·9 min read
Wearable Resistance Sprints: Why Load Placement Matters
Weighted vests and sleeves promise faster sprints, but where you place the load changes the kinematics entirely. Here's what the research supports.
wearable resistance·sprint training·sprint mechanics
how to·8 min read
How to Build an Explosive First Step for Athletes
First-step speed comes from ground force, not raw effort. Follow this 6-week protocol with velocity benchmarks by sport and level to fix technical flaws.
first step·acceleration·explosive power