Applied Sports Science Weekly Digest #388

Accuracy of smartwatches in predicting distance running performance

“This study confirmed that the smartwatch exhibits high precision in predicting 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon performances, with an accuracy exceeding 97%.“

A comparative analysis of autograft choices of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and their effects on muscle strength and joint biomechanics

“The BTB graft showed the most pronounced variations in QPT and HPT between healthy and injured legs in the short term, indicating the importance of longitudinally monitoring knee stability to determine the best autograft choice for ACLR.”

Evaluating handgrip strength and functional tests as indicators of gait speed in older females

“We found that HGS was moderately-to-weakly associated with functional outcomes in older females, indicating that it may not reflect the overall body functional capacity.”

Association between the attentional network efficiency and change of direction speed ability in young male Indian footballers

“A strong positive association between executive control and preplanned CODS indicates better interference control by the attentional network.“

Strategies for Sustaining Client Commitment Throughout the Year

“As the new year begins, many people are eager to set fitness goals and make resolutions aimed at improving their health and well-being. However, sustaining these commitments throughout the year can be challenging.“