Ultrax Science Hub Blogs
- Ivica Klunić
- 8 min
So, you have this athlete who is very fast at accelerating, but when it comes to changing direction or stopping according to the demands of...
- Gaston Sanchez
- 5 min
Plyometric training is a method within strength training (1,2) that is beneficial due to the short time required to apply force, similar to sports actions...
- Haoson Nian
- 7 min
WHAT does Adaptability Mean? Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time – John Wooden Consider this quote from legendary...
- Ivica Klunić
- 7 min
Why Are Gluteal Muscles So Important? The gluteal muscles—gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus—are among the most powerful and functional muscles in the human...
- Marko Matušinskij
- 8 min
Mentorship Programs A few weeks ago, we kicked off our mentorship program for coaches who want to work, or are already working, in football. This...
- Andrej Sedlar
- 7 min
What is Rate of Force Development (RFD)? The Rate of Force Development (RFD) refers to how quickly a muscle or group of muscles can generate...
- Alberto Filter
- 8 min
Traditional testing and training methods often fail to reflect the specific demands of football movements. Many drills and assessments still lack biomechanical and contextual relevance...
- Joao Alves
- 7 min
Introduction To say that performance in football depends on a variety of individual skills and abilities, but also, of course, on the interactions that each...
- Dr. Martin Barron
- 5 min
The Evolution of Data-Driven Sports Management In recent years, sports organizations have experienced a significant shift in the way performance, training, and athlete health are...
- Ažbe Ribič
- 7 min
Introduction Soccer is a physically demanding sport that requires a combination of aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Soccer players need to sprint, accelerate quickly, and change...
- Chris Barnes
- 7 min
Introduction Previously there were no formal standardised requirements for those wanting to work as a fitness coach in European football. This meant that anybody could...
- Hugo Vicente
- 9 min
Introduction Every footballer knows the routine: countless hours spent on the training ground, honing techniques, refining strategies, and preparing for the intensity of match day....
