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Owen Walker

Owen is the Founder of Science for Sport and has a Master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Conditioning & Rehabilitation from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Before founding Science for Sport, he was the Head of Academy Sports Science at Cardiff City Football Club, and an interim Sports Scientist for the Welsh Football Association.

He’s published research on the ‘Practical Applications of Water Immersion Recovery Modalities for Team Sports’ in the Strength & Conditioning Journal by the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). He has also been featured in the Sports Business Journal and The Roar, Australia’s leading sports opinion website.

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Static SJ-IMTP test

Owen Walker

The Static SJ-IMTP is an accurate and reliable measure of an athlete’s Dynamic Strength Index but it can be problematic to conduct.

Squat Jump

Squat Jump

Owen Walker

The squat jump is a simple, practical and very reliable measure of lower-body power, and is used widely by coaches and sports scientists.

FLEX

Velocity-Based Training

Owen Walker

Velocity-based training is simply a method of training which uses a piece of technology to track the movement speed of the exercise.

Massage

Massage

Owen Walker

This article looks into the science of massage and whether it is actually useful for recovery from exercise.

HRV

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Owen Walker

Heart rate variability is a method of measuring athletes’ fitness and fatigue to determine their readiness to train and prevent overtraining.

Plyometric Training

Owen Walker

Plyometrics are often used to bridge the gap between strength and speed, and are a potent training method for enhancing athletic performance.

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Star Excursion Balance Test

Owen Walker

The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a simple, but time intensive, test used to measure dynamic balance/dynamic postural control.

Y Balance Test

Y Balance Test™

Owen Walker

The Y Balance Test is a simple, reliable test used to measure dynamic balance and was developed to simplify the Star Excursion Balance Test.

Cold Water Immersion

Owen Walker

Cold water immersion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular recovery protocol, but there is still many unknowns with its use.

8 Must Read S&C Books

Owen Walker

8 MUST READ S&C BOOKS: PART I This selection of S&C/sports science books is the ultimate starting place for any new coaches and practitioners. About these books If you want to become a … Read more

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Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS)

Owen Walker

Maximal aerobic speed (MAS) is the lowest running speed at which VO2 max occurs, and is typically referred to as the ‘velocity at VO2 max’.

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