Sports Science

4 articles

Young football players undergoing performance monitoring in a modern training facility, guided by scientific data and coaching.

Why youth football needs growth and maturity monitoring

In one groundbreaking Premier League academy study, players grouped by biological maturity rather than chronological age showed a 25% increase in skill development and a 15% reduction in injuries.

Elena Pappas·June 9, 2026

Collegiate baseball player demonstrating maximum bat speed through explosive strength and conditioning during a powerful swing.

Athlete Spotlight

Maximize Bat Speed with Strength and Conditioning

A new study involving 78 collegiate baseball players confirms that raw physical power directly drives maximum bat speed.

Mateo Vargas·May 31, 2026

A young baseball pitcher in the middle of a powerful throw, showcasing the peak of athletic performance and injury prevention techniques.

Nutrition Science

Eric Cressey's Impact on 2026 Athletic Development

A 20% reduction in arm injuries among pitchers following Eric Cressey's protocols highlights a significant advancement in athletic development.

Talia Sharir·May 22, 2026

Split-screen image contrasting a powerful middle-distance runner with a lean long-distance runner, highlighting dynamic performance over static body type.

Nutrition Science

Sports Performance: Dynamic Metrics Outweigh Body Type

Middle-distance runners are consistently taller and heavier than long-distance runners, yet body fat and training speed, not height, are the main predictors of their race performance.

Talia Sharir·May 21, 2026