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Some might have noticed Alexander Isak being put through top-up runs after coming off at half-time last night. With his limited pre-season, Liverpool are building his load in a controlled way. Last night slowly built up his game minutes, but the half-time runs ensured he still hit key physical thresholds needed to get him up to full match fitness - without the added risk that could come from simply keeping him on the pitch longer. In a 1 to 1 scenario like this, the Sonra Watch application is perfect. Liverpool’s staff can track data live, even in the stadium environment, giving them real-time visibility of Isak’s thresholds and enabling them to deliver a precisely prescribed top-up. No surprise to see an elite set-up like Liverpool taking such a pragmatic approach to managing Isak's integration.

Some might have noticed Alexander Isak being put through top-up runs after coming off at half-time last night. With his limited pre-season, Liverpool are building his load in a controlled way. Last night slowly built up his game minutes, but the half-time runs ensured he still hit key physical thresholds needed to get him up to full match fitness - without the added risk that could come from simply keeping him on the pitch longer. In a 1 to 1 scenario like this, the Sonra Watch application is perfect. Liverpool’s staff can track data live, even in the stadium environment, giving them real-time visibility of Isak’s thresholds and enabling them to deliver a precisely prescribed top-up. No surprise to see an elite set-up like Liverpool taking such a pragmatic approach to managing Isak's integration.

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Bryan Mbeumo beating Adama Traore in a 70m sprint is impressive. What’s more impressive is that this was in the 91st minute. Traore had only come on a minute earlier. It was Mbeumo’s 32nd sprint of the game (season high) and hit a top speed of 34.37 km/h. Super conditioning.

Bryan Mbeumo beating Adama Traore in a 70m sprint is impressive. What’s more impressive is that this was in the 91st minute. Traore had only come on a minute earlier. It was Mbeumo’s 32nd sprint of the game (season high) and hit a top speed of 34.37 km/h. Super conditioning.

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Anthony Elanga doing speed work in off-season with Tom Joyce Hitting a 10.93secs over 100m from a standing start. Clocked at 39.75 km/h top speed using our GPS unit. One of the fastest footballers on the planet. Always doing the extras.

Anthony Elanga doing speed work in off-season with Tom Joyce Hitting a 10.93secs over 100m from a standing start. Clocked at 39.75 km/h top speed using our GPS unit. One of the fastest footballers on the planet. Always doing the extras.

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“What makes a fast rugby team is when 15 players can get as close to their max speed, as often as they need, throughout the game.” - Nick Winkelman Irish Rugby’s Head of Athletic Performance & Science Stu McCloskey - in the 74th minute - hit 95% of his max speed to stop the try.

“What makes a fast rugby team is when 15 players can get as close to their max speed, as often as they need, throughout the game.” - Nick Winkelman Irish Rugby’s Head of Athletic Performance & Science Stu McCloskey - in the 74th minute - hit 95% of his max speed to stop the try.

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Recovery runs account for 30-40% of high intensity running distance during peak match-play periods (1min-5min) in the Premier League. (Bradley 2022)

Recovery runs account for 30-40% of high intensity running distance during peak match-play periods (1min-5min) in the Premier League. (Bradley 2022)

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The French team have been posting fascinating insights from their pre-World Cup camp. It’s focused mostly on reconditioning work led by their fitness coach, Cyril Moine. Lots of aerobic work and interval running targeting different speed thresholds.

The French team have been posting fascinating insights from their pre-World Cup camp. It’s focused mostly on reconditioning work led by their fitness coach, Cyril Moine. Lots of aerobic work and interval running targeting different speed thresholds.

104,385 views • 17 days ago

Why do Liverpool’s fitness coaches incorporate movements like this into a drill? Looks funny, right? Likely because: 86% of sprints in the Premier League are curved. 62% of sprints in the Premier League include torso rotation (ie scanning for space, opponents).

Why do Liverpool’s fitness coaches incorporate movements like this into a drill? Looks funny, right? Likely because: 86% of sprints in the Premier League are curved. 62% of sprints in the Premier League include torso rotation (ie scanning for space, opponents).

1,482,668 views • 10 months ago

Federico Chiesa hit his fastest top speed in two years during that 50m sprint to stop a certain Sunderland winner on Wednesday night. The last time he clocked close to that speed, he was playing for Juventus. Performance and Medical staff's jobs have never been harder at the elite end of the game. The intensity and the lack of recovery time between games means players are generally walking an injury tightrope every week. But Chiesa couldn't perform a sprint like this and not get injured unless the fitness coaches at Liverpool were first class at what they do. Hamstring strains are on the rise and account for 24% of all injuries in men’s pro football. The majority of HSIs occur when players run over 25 km/h and above 80% of their maximal speed, and present recurrence rates of 18%. Interestingly, when this injury occurs during a game, it has recently been shown that it is preceded by a short period (5 min) of an unusual amount of running at more than 21 km/h. One of the best injury mitigation tools at your disposal is to make sure that you hit >90-95% of your max speed regularly in training so, when asked to do so in a game under fatigue, you've loaded your hamstrings to take the demands.

Federico Chiesa hit his fastest top speed in two years during that 50m sprint to stop a certain Sunderland winner on Wednesday night. The last time he clocked close to that speed, he was playing for Juventus. Performance and Medical staff's jobs have never been harder at the elite end of the game. The intensity and the lack of recovery time between games means players are generally walking an injury tightrope every week. But Chiesa couldn't perform a sprint like this and not get injured unless the fitness coaches at Liverpool were first class at what they do. Hamstring strains are on the rise and account for 24% of all injuries in men’s pro football. The majority of HSIs occur when players run over 25 km/h and above 80% of their maximal speed, and present recurrence rates of 18%. Interestingly, when this injury occurs during a game, it has recently been shown that it is preceded by a short period (5 min) of an unusual amount of running at more than 21 km/h. One of the best injury mitigation tools at your disposal is to make sure that you hit >90-95% of your max speed regularly in training so, when asked to do so in a game under fatigue, you've loaded your hamstrings to take the demands.

491,143 views • 6 months ago

Brentford made the preseason 1K Test infamous. 1000m (10 lengths of a pitch up and back) as fast as you can. The Premier League record is reportedly 2mins 57seconds. We asked one of our Marketing team could he beat it? He didn’t just beat it - he smashed it by 13seconds.

Brentford made the preseason 1K Test infamous. 1000m (10 lengths of a pitch up and back) as fast as you can. The Premier League record is reportedly 2mins 57seconds. We asked one of our Marketing team could he beat it? He didn’t just beat it - he smashed it by 13seconds.

550,473 views • 11 months ago

James McClean finishing joint first in Wrexham’s pre-season YoYo Test at 35-years-old. Some athlete.

James McClean finishing joint first in Wrexham’s pre-season YoYo Test at 35-years-old. Some athlete.

889,498 views • 2 years ago

$Some interesting comments from Arne Slot yesterday on how Liverpool are managing the load of their younger players. According to the Howden Injury Index, under 21 players have consistently recorded the most severe injuries in recent seasons - meaning they spend more time sidelined per injury than any other age group. In the Premier League specifically, the average time missed per injury for under 21s has risen by around 187% compared to three years earlier. The report suggests this is as a result of increased physical demands on players. With 19 year old Jayden Danns’ issues with stress fractures as a perfect example, Liverpool have adjusted how they’re handling other promising younger players like Rio Ngumoha. Slot explained that this includes giving Rio two off pitch days per week to help manage his overall load - reducing cumulative demands while still allowing him to adapt and develop physically. Might explain why we haven’t seen more of the 17 year old, despite how promising he has looked. Good to see clubs adapting with a more calculated approach to player load, rather than repeating mistakes.$

Some interesting comments from Arne Slot yesterday on how Liverpool are managing the load of their younger players. According to the Howden Injury Index, under 21 players have consistently recorded the most severe injuries in recent seasons - meaning they spend more time sidelined per injury than any other age group. In the Premier League specifically, the average time missed per injury for under 21s has risen by around 187% compared to three years earlier. The report suggests this is as a result of increased physical demands on players. With 19 year old Jayden Danns’ issues with stress fractures as a perfect example, Liverpool have adjusted how they’re handling other promising younger players like Rio Ngumoha. Slot explained that this includes giving Rio two off pitch days per week to help manage his overall load - reducing cumulative demands while still allowing him to adapt and develop physically. Might explain why we haven’t seen more of the 17 year old, despite how promising he has looked. Good to see clubs adapting with a more calculated approach to player load, rather than repeating mistakes.

188,618 views • 5 months ago

Interesting to see Liverpool incorporating recovery sprint specific triggers in their MSG training games. In Amorim’s drill, the trigger is a coach’s whistle to simply sprint back into position. In Liverpool’s version, defenders must recover and stop a goal attempt.

Interesting to see Liverpool incorporating recovery sprint specific triggers in their MSG training games. In Amorim’s drill, the trigger is a coach’s whistle to simply sprint back into position. In Liverpool’s version, defenders must recover and stop a goal attempt.

341,263 views • 1 year ago

Some interesting work being applied in Manchester Utd training already by Ruben Amorim and his staff. A tactical attack v defence drill, including a transitional element involving a 30-40m recovery run on a “ball is lost” trigger. Interesting given the research shows that 30-40% of high intensity runs in the Premier League is recovery running (Bradley, 2022) You can see Amorim’s coaches on the sideline using our Sonra Live iPad, which allows for each player’s physical load to be closely monitored across a range of metrics, including max speeds, high speed distance, sprint distance, etc.

Some interesting work being applied in Manchester Utd training already by Ruben Amorim and his staff. A tactical attack v defence drill, including a transitional element involving a 30-40m recovery run on a “ball is lost” trigger. Interesting given the research shows that 30-40% of high intensity runs in the Premier League is recovery running (Bradley, 2022) You can see Amorim’s coaches on the sideline using our Sonra Live iPad, which allows for each player’s physical load to be closely monitored across a range of metrics, including max speeds, high speed distance, sprint distance, etc.

455,668 views • 1 year ago

Players who reach ≥95% of their max speed in at least one effort per week are less likely to experience muscle injuries compared to those who reach ≤85%. Sprint training should be used as an injury prevention tool.

Players who reach ≥95% of their max speed in at least one effort per week are less likely to experience muscle injuries compared to those who reach ≤85%. Sprint training should be used as an injury prevention tool.

727,551 views • 3 years ago

Hadn’t seen this before. Brilliant bit of leadership by Deschamps, using data on sprints to critique Mbappe’s performance in front of the whole France squad. The star player does not get treated any different.

Hadn’t seen this before. Brilliant bit of leadership by Deschamps, using data on sprints to critique Mbappe’s performance in front of the whole France squad. The star player does not get treated any different.

373,457 views • 1 year ago

Really nice football-specific conditioning drill from Juventus training. Run 36.5m to bounce-pass (6secs) Run 58m to finish cutback (10secs) Run 67m box to box recovery (12secs) Approximately 161m of HSR metres in one rep.

Really nice football-specific conditioning drill from Juventus training. Run 36.5m to bounce-pass (6secs) Run 58m to finish cutback (10secs) Run 67m box to box recovery (12secs) Approximately 161m of HSR metres in one rep.

183,518 views • 11 months ago

1500m time trial at Stoke City FC - 3 and 3/4 laps of a 400m track - 4m 30 secs would be considered elite MAS scores would be extrapolated to set group and individual thresholds to track the players over time.

1500m time trial at Stoke City FC - 3 and 3/4 laps of a 400m track - 4m 30 secs would be considered elite MAS scores would be extrapolated to set group and individual thresholds to track the players over time.

216,906 views • 1 year ago

Full pitch tempo runs at Wolves pre-season training in Marbella. Different variations to this in terms of volume/intensity, but sounds like they’re working to approx 20secs baseline to baseline. Multiple reps. Wolves head coach, Gary O’Neil, at the front of the line 🫡

Full pitch tempo runs at Wolves pre-season training in Marbella. Different variations to this in terms of volume/intensity, but sounds like they’re working to approx 20secs baseline to baseline. Multiple reps. Wolves head coach, Gary O’Neil, at the front of the line 🫡

197,258 views • 1 year ago

Nice insight from Kyle Walker on training for different positional demands. Data from our friends at Gradient Sports shows that the average EPL fullback is covering 280m of sprint distance and 660m of HSR Distance per 90mins. (Gary desperately needs to sit down with a Head of Performance to better understand sports science btw)

Nice insight from Kyle Walker on training for different positional demands. Data from our friends at Gradient Sports shows that the average EPL fullback is covering 280m of sprint distance and 660m of HSR Distance per 90mins. (Gary desperately needs to sit down with a Head of Performance to better understand sports science btw)

18,280 views • 1 month ago

Massive congratulations to everyone at Arsenal 58th (we think?!) game of the season. The vast majority of which have been extremely high intensity. Lots of travelling, little time to recover, even fewer to train properly. It’s not easy for performance staff, but Tom Allen and co have done a magnificent job. Another 4 to go.

Massive congratulations to everyone at Arsenal 58th (we think?!) game of the season. The vast majority of which have been extremely high intensity. Lots of travelling, little time to recover, even fewer to train properly. It’s not easy for performance staff, but Tom Allen and co have done a magnificent job. Another 4 to go.

18,979 views • 1 month ago

Throwback to this super defensive drill from Brentford training. 3 duels in 3 different ‘action’ areas of the box. - stop the end line cross - block the 18yd box shot - defend the 6 yard box Tactical exercise with an element of physical.

Throwback to this super defensive drill from Brentford training. 3 duels in 3 different ‘action’ areas of the box. - stop the end line cross - block the 18yd box shot - defend the 6 yard box Tactical exercise with an element of physical.

110,916 views • 1 year ago

“What makes a fast rugby team is when 15 players can get as close to their max speed, as often as they need, throughout the game.” - Nick Winkelman Irish Rugby’s Head of Athletic Performance & Science Stu McCloskey - in the 74th minute - hit 95% of his max speed to stop the try.

“What makes a fast rugby team is when 15 players can get as close to their max speed, as often as they need, throughout the game.” - Nick Winkelman Irish Rugby’s Head of Athletic Performance & Science Stu McCloskey - in the 74th minute - hit 95% of his max speed to stop the try.

32,224 views • 3 months ago

Thomas Frank and his staff have taken the 1K Test to Tottenham. It’s essentially a time trial over 1000m (10 lengths of a full pitch), up and back as fast as you can. The idea is that your MAS (maximal aerobic speed) is then calculated by 1000 ÷ time in seconds (e.g., 3:10 = 1000 ÷ 190 = 5.26 m/s). Pro players will generally look to hit between 3mins 20 and 3mins 40 seconds. As you can hear on the clip on the next slide, Dom Solanke managed 3min 28secs, which would give him a MAS of 4.8 m/s. By the end of preseason, Spurs would test the players again and look to improve their MAS scores with targeted training interventions.

Thomas Frank and his staff have taken the 1K Test to Tottenham. It’s essentially a time trial over 1000m (10 lengths of a full pitch), up and back as fast as you can. The idea is that your MAS (maximal aerobic speed) is then calculated by 1000 ÷ time in seconds (e.g., 3:10 = 1000 ÷ 190 = 5.26 m/s). Pro players will generally look to hit between 3mins 20 and 3mins 40 seconds. As you can hear on the clip on the next slide, Dom Solanke managed 3min 28secs, which would give him a MAS of 4.8 m/s. By the end of preseason, Spurs would test the players again and look to improve their MAS scores with targeted training interventions.

74,381 views • 11 months ago

Always loved this 1v1 finishing drill from Liverpool’s training camp in Austria a few years back. - 3 unopposed attempts on goal - 3 opposed attempts - Focus on accel/decel/COD to evade defender - live gps monitoring w/thresholds Salah still so good in these situations.

Always loved this 1v1 finishing drill from Liverpool’s training camp in Austria a few years back. - 3 unopposed attempts on goal - 3 opposed attempts - Focus on accel/decel/COD to evade defender - live gps monitoring w/thresholds Salah still so good in these situations.

109,443 views • 1 year ago

Some novel research studies show that when athletes race against each other, they tend to produce faster speeds. Added to that, Caldbeck’s 2021 research shows that 52% of sprints in the Premier League include a change of direction. Another example of a game-replicated drill from Liverpool to elicit maximal speed effort from players. The sports scientists will be able to see what % of their top speed the players are hitting in real time using our Sonra Live system on the iPad.

Some novel research studies show that when athletes race against each other, they tend to produce faster speeds. Added to that, Caldbeck’s 2021 research shows that 52% of sprints in the Premier League include a change of direction. Another example of a game-replicated drill from Liverpool to elicit maximal speed effort from players. The sports scientists will be able to see what % of their top speed the players are hitting in real time using our Sonra Live system on the iPad.

50,557 views • 9 months ago