Population
Who took part, and how closely do their training history, age and health resemble the reader?
Research desk
We read performance research with an eye for methods, context and practical relevance. A result is not a prescription; it is one piece of a larger decision.
Explore assessment
How we read a study
Intervention
What was actually done, for how long, with what comparison and what level of supervision?
Meaning
Does the measured change matter in daily training, or is it primarily a statistical finding?
Evidence terms
| Term | Plain-language meaning |
|---|---|
| Adaptation | A change that develops when a repeated demand is balanced with recovery. |
| Validity | How well a test represents the quality it claims to measure. |
| Individual response | The reality that people can respond differently to the same training plan. |