Sport teams are measured with a growing number of technologies including motions sensors, force plates, GPS, HRV, blood and sleep analysis, and more. An Athlete Management System can integrate the large volume of data from a broad range of technologies and help with the decision making.
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KETO – or not to KETO – That is the Question
The availability of a given substrate in the body largely determines our body’s fuel of choice at rest. Exercise increases the metabolic demand on the body several-fold upon beginning a training session from rest, after which the body strives to achieve a steady state of aerobic intensity where the proportion of carbohydrates and fats finds an equilibrium in relation to an individual’s preference of fuel source.
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6 Steps to Reduce and Rehabilitate Hamstring Injuries Like a Pro
This proven and adaptable 6–step process dealing with hamstring injuries starts with intensive screening. It proceeds through testing, assessment, profiling, and evaluation. The final step involves following the RTP algorithm and making whatever tweaks seem necessary.
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High School Football Spring Training Test Results
Chris Korfist shares the before and after raw data of the 40-yard dash and vertical jump tests from an eight-week spring training program for ninety high school athletes. The average vertical improvement was 2.35 inches and the average fly 10 improvement was 0.12 seconds.
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How to Use the kMeter to Develop Eccentric Power
The kMeter takes raw data from the flywheel and converts it into usable scores in real time. These scores include a variety of metrics. This provides objective feedback. As more coaches begin using it, increasing dialogue will decrease injury risk and increase performance levels.
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The Science of Force Plates and Pressure Mapping
Force plates are a means of measuring ground reaction forces over a period of time. Pressure mapping shows the interaction between the foot and lower extremity and the ground. The best way toof take advantage of both technologies is in conjunction with other metrics and interpretations by skilled professionals.
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