El entrenamiento de sprints al servicio de la reducción de las lesiones de isquiotibiales, 2ª parte
Integration of Maximum Speed into the Weekly Microcycle To manage workload in weekly microcycles, it is necessary to find an adequate workload dose that promotes positive physical adaptations without increasing the risk of injury. Regardless of the chosen methodology, it is essential to achieve a balance where the highest workload occurs on days furthest from […]
Cómo aprovechar al máximo los primeros 15 minutos en el calentamiento de fútbol: Ejemplos de mis equipos
In team sports like football, Strength & Conditioning (S&C) coaches typically have the first 15 minutes of a session to work directly with players. At first glance, 15 minutes may seem like too short a period to make an impact. However, when you multiply those 15 minutes by 7 days per week, 30 days per […]
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 […]
Evaluaciones y controles de pretemporada: ¿Son los atletas que regresan lo suficientemente fuertes para correr rápido?
Alex Natera is Manager of Performance Support at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, where he oversees a department of 40 world-class practitioners across Strength and Conditioning, Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Biomechanics and Performance Analysis disciplines. Alex’s background in Strength and Conditioning spans nearly 25 years in professional sports and National institutes of sport across […]
Seguimiento del éxito: Cómo los datos del GPS transforman el entrenamiento de fútbol
GPS tracking is transforming soccer training by providing detailed insights into player performance. This study analyzes data from youth Croatian National Soccer Teams to uncover patterns that optimize training efficiency and player safety. By applying clustering techniques and developing new metrics, key insights reveal how different training activities impact cardiovascular exertion, movement patterns, and intensity levels. Future research could refine injury prediction, enhance drill optimization, and improve training segmentation for better performance outcomes.
El papel de los científicos del deporte: Traducir los datos en acciones para el éxito del equipo
In today’s sports world, the role of the sports scientist has become crucial as teams and organizations face an influx of data – a “data tsunami.” Jo Clubb was a guest on the Inform Performance Podcast where she talked about the crucial role of sports scientists in today’s sports world and how to handle the […]
Relación positiva de los movimientos del tronco y la aceleración
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between trunk movements and whole-body acceleration, velocity and performance time during an all-out 20 m sprint test. This study encompassed 21 male top level football players. The participants were equipped with a Catapult OptimEyeX4 device that included a GPS sensor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. […]
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 […]
Seguimiento de jóvenes futbolistas de élite: Perspectivas del GPS y el análisis de la potencia metabólica
A connection with study of Darbellay et al. (2020), written in collaboration with Insiders. I recently had the pleasure of an insightful conversation with Hannes Pinter about the intricacies of periodisation in sports. What began as a casual exchange of ideas on LinkedIn evolved into a deep discussion during a video call, where we explored […]
Del diamante a la clínica: Cómo el modo de entrenamiento ForceFrame está cambiando el juego
Matt Witt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Business Development Manager at VALD. Previously, Matt worked as a Performance Physical Therapist with the New York Mets. Here, he gained an appreciation for using VALD systems as staples in his rehabilitation process and has a unique insight into how they are implemented in elite sports. […]
