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A Practical Framework for Preseason Testing
This post is based on a recent VALD online workshop on Preseason Preparation and the VALD eBook 'Practitioner's Guide to Preseason',...
Jo Clubb
7 min read


Selecting Force Plate Metrics for Countermovement Jump Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
This post break downs the complexities of force plate jump testing, guiding practitioners through selecting meaningful metrics from the countermovement jump for physical profiling, fatigue monitoring, and rehabilitation.
Jo Clubb
10 min read


Using Submaximal Fitness Tests in Team Sports: A Practical, Evidence-Informed Approach
This post explores how submaximal heart rate responses can be used to monitor aerobic fitness in team sport athletes without adding testing burden.
Jo Clubb
6 min read


Review Research Faster: A Demonstration of Sports Science AI
In this post, I demonstrate Sports Science AI, a platform that provides generative AI-powered literature reviews.
Jo Clubb
4 min read


Unimodal vs Bimodal Force-Time Curves: What CMJ Curve Shape Can Tell Us
In this post, we’ll explore how to read the force-time curve in detail, highlight what the different phases tell us, and walk through real examples.
Jo Clubb
5 min read


Top 5 AI Tools for Sports Scientists in 2025
In this post, I demonstrate 5 AI tools sports scientists can use to work more effectively and efficiently.
Jo Clubb
4 min read


Understanding the Reactive Strength Index (RSI)
Learn how to calculate the Reactive Strength Index with three different jump testing methods. Reactive strength is an essential physical...
Jo Clubb
4 min read


Integrating VALD's Training Mode with ForceFrame and NordBord Technology
In this post, I delve into VALD's new training mode feature, and how it can be applied with NordBord and ForceFrame.
Jo Clubb
5 min read


Understanding TRIMP: A Guide to Heart Rate Training Impulse
This post explains how heart rate training impulse (TRIMP) is calculated and why it matters in athlete monitoring.
Jo Clubb
3 min read
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