Esprintar en el fútbol
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 player establishes with teammates and opponents, should not, in principle, raise much objection. In fact, technical and tactical abilities are determining factors, but in order to be successful, each player […]
Ultrax: una plataforma integrada para el rendimiento deportivo y la gestión organizativa
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 monitored and managed. This shift has been fueled by the increasing volume and variety of available data, as well as by the growing need for tools that facilitate not only […]
Efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza, velocidad y resistencia no específica en el perfil de FVP
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 direction to beat their opponents (Taylor et al., 2004, 2017). High-speed running (HSR) (> 19.8 km/h -1) and sprinting (> 25.1 km/h -1) distance is positively associated with the number […]
Desarrollo físico de los jóvenes deportistas: Equilibrio entre 3 cosas importantes en el entrenamiento
Introduction In today’s society, many issues face young athletes. Sport participation can be a countermeasure to a sedentary lifestyle which is clearly prevalent and dangerous. Often, individuals experience failed attempts to participate in organized physical development because too much emphasis is placed on competition, with little attention on developing proper athleticism (appropriate movement skills). Individuals […]
Evaluación de la desaceleración: frenar mejor te hace más rápido
Introduction We all know how important acceleration, speed, and change of direction are for achieving top performance on the football field. Football is a multidirectional speed sport, and one aspect that has only been extensively researched in recent years is deceleration. Let’s go through what deceleration is, how and when it manifests in a football […]
Reflexiones aleatorias sobre las últimas investigaciones sobre lesiones de isquiotibiales y programación
This paper effectively summarizes key aspects of sprinting in football, offering valuable insights into periodization strategies, monitoring sprinting, and defining appropriate dosage. One of the highlights is the mention of MD-2 as the “most tactical” and “speed” day of the week. However, as the authors point out, the accumulated load from MD-4 and MD-3 can […]
Optimizar la recuperación del LCA: Proteger a los atletas, ganar campeonatos
Motivation for Investigation There are several hundred thousand ACL reconstructions per year globally. One third of ACL reconstruction athletes reinjure within 5 months. Many of those athletes will have ongoing chronic knee problems for the rest of their life. This costs sports clubs an exorbitant amount of money in injured player salaries as well as […]
Autocomprobación para la introducción de datos precisos: Hombros y brazos
This blog highlights the importance of self-testing your shoulders and arms to maintain their health and prevent injuries. By performing simple self-tests like the Rotator Cuff Strength Test, you can detect issues early, enhance self-awareness, and take proactive steps to ensure optimal function and long-term well-being.
Autodiagnóstico para la introducción de datos precisos: Centrarse en la columna vertebral
In the first part of our series on self-testing for accurate data input, we will explore the importance of testing and monitoring the spine health in athletes. As the spine plays a crucial role in sports activities, it is important to educate, raise awareness and understand how to properly test and track its health. The […]
Los fundamentos del fitness: Por qué funciona caminar
Walking is not only one of the most accessible forms of physical activity, but it is also extremely easy to integrate into everyday life. Without the need for specialized equipment or expensive gym memberships, walking is an activity that anyone can start immediately. Whether you’re a young man in your twenties or a person in […]
