Author: Ludwig Ruf et al.Journal: International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching (2026) A Long-Term Study of Sprint Speed Development (U12–U19) It is a common belief in soccer academies that “speed is a gift you’re born with.” We often assume…
In a world where medical research has historically been skewed toward the male body, the “data gap” in women’s health is finally being bridged—not in a lab, but on our wrists and fingers (1). As we look toward 2026, women’s…
Zet in je agenda: Alles over de vrouwelijke atleet! 🗓️ Of je nu coach, fysiotherapeut, student of zelf een fanatiek sporter bent; de fysiologie van de vrouw vraagt om een specifieke aanpak. In mei staan er twee top-events op de…
Author: Matthias Boeker et al.Journal: Nature (2026) The “REST” study (2026) offers a deep dive into the sleep habits and recovery of elite female football athletes. By tracking 21 professional players over 17 days using both sensors and daily logs,…
Author: Carlos Lorente-González et al.Journal: Journal of Human Kinetics (2026) This summary explains the findings of the study “Physiological Effects of the Cool Vest Jacket on Recovery after a Repeated Shuttle Sprint Ability Test”. Summary Using a cooling vest immediately…
Author: Dr. Marc Niering et al.Journal: Nature (2026) This analysis translates the scientific study “The effects of the menstrual cycle on physical and psychological parameters in female athletes” (Niering et al., 2026) into practical advice for the gym and the…
Author: Carlos Galiano de la Rocha et al.Journal: Biology of Sport (2026 – 43) While winning and playing at home drive the highest sprint demands, facing elite opponents counterintuitively results in a more fluid but less sprint-intensive game. Key Takeaways…
Host: Ben Cartwright (Football Fitness Federation)Guest: Paul D Balsom This podcast episode of Football Fitness Federation (#387) features Paul Balsom, a fitness expert with a career spanning over 40 years, including roles with the Swedish National Team, Leicester City, and…
Author: Ludwig Ruf et al.Journal: Sportperfsci (2026) The ability to modulate running speed is a foundational skill in football. Whether it is a physiotherapist prescribing a “70% linear return-to-run” session or a coach structuring a “low-intensity” tactical warm-up, we assume…
Author: Thomas Little & Martin BuchheitJournal: Sportsmith (2026) As we lean more on technology to guide our training, we risk becoming “slaves to the norms” — sacrificing athletic potential for the comfort of a green light on a dashboard. It’s…
