PhD, HoPP&W @ChicagoFire Academy, Consultant @KitmanLabs, Adj Ass Prof @UCDSportStudies, Fellow and HPSA @basesuk, External Examiner @leedsbeckett
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined April 2012
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New: Real world assessment of fatigue testing in 🏉, showing some subjective measures 📝as more sensitive than objective measures(e.g. CMJ,❤️🩸🧠etc)
The research dream team🤝 @PaulComfort1975 @craig_twist @GiampieroTarant @DrHeff_56
link.springer.com/article/10…
Adam Grainger retweeted
As you watch the Rams vs. 49ers, if you want the science on long travel, circadian rhythm and performance, I got you.
I think the travel fatigue and shifts in muscle tension are more important than the circadian rhythm: stevemagness.org/p/the-rams-…
Adam Grainger retweeted
Predicting injury is impossible. The real advancement is combining performance and coaching data for actionable insights, linking gym work to game outcomes. #SportsScience #DataAnalytics @atgrainger
Adam Grainger retweeted
In the competitive public sector and elite sports, subjective conversations cost clients and athlete outcomes. Data moves us to objective truths, enhancing interactions and driving critical thinking. @atgrainger #SportsScience #DataAnalytics #Coaching
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Recovery vs. Adaptation: The Balancing Act
The Paradox:
Cold-water immersion (CWI) may reduce inflammation and soreness, but regular use after strength training may dampen hypertrophy signalling
For endurance training, CWI doesn’t seem to harm adaptation and may even help!
🚨New publication from myself and co-authors👇
As we know rugby union is a physical sport, increasingly competing for talent.
To maximise available talent, this research emphasises that a holistic systematic approach needs to be considered #biobanding
‘I feel more comfortable in contact with similar-sized players’: male youth rugby union players’ perceptions of bio-banded training’
Delighted to see this published and massive thanks to all co-authors!
Available open-access here ⬇️
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Adam Grainger retweeted
‘I feel more comfortable in contact with similar-sized players’: male youth rugby union players’ perceptions of bio-banded training’
Delighted to see this published and massive thanks to all co-authors!
Available open-access here ⬇️
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
As Chair of the @IrishSESA Events Comm we are delighted to get the conference programme confirmed✅, all details⬇️(including day 1 and day 2 overview) @Philmoore61 @drpetertierney @GraceMcNamara6 @aoifemlane @orlahayes9 @trishjackman @orrecobrian @simplysportssci @MCahillPhD
We’re excited to share the official programme for the ISESA Conference 2025, happening on 22nd & 23rd May at SETU Waterford!
✅ Check out the programme
🎟️ Book your tickets
🔄 Share with friends, colleagues, and peers
🔗 Find all the information here buff.ly/o6P2XLo
Many lessons beyond quarterbacking here …. prepare well and “know the answers to the test” 🧠
This Tom Brady clip on @TheHerd is sensational. A must-watch. xitter.cf/JoeA_NFL/status/188827…
Adam Grainger retweeted
This Tom Brady clip on @TheHerd is sensational. A must-watch. xitter.cf/JoeA_NFL/status/188827…
If you are a golfer, S&C coach, biomechanist, throwing coach or an @NFLFilms fan like me, you will find this a good watch 🏈🚀🌪️
Search for the Perfect QB Throwing Motion! | NFL Films Presents youtu.be/pLAXged85yA?si=hScu… via @YouTube
Via my @basesuk conference planning group role, it was awesome helping to bring some performance sport focused sessions to fruition this week🤝My📸highlights in this thread.
Lastly, “performance sport colleagues”, please do reach out to me or @basesuk if you would like to be involved in the 2026 conference, as Chair I aim to make it more "practical" in content and ultimately impactful for our applied sport members!
Thank you @premierleague @Aquatics_GB @scottishrugby @KevinCurrell @drdanielleadams @ajboyd83 @CarlosRam88 @Mybs8 Rebecca Lawson @Philippa1606 Matt Ashman @ollylogo @_Tom_Bates @RJC_Nutrition