You can’t use bad data to guide training decisions. Load monitoring with Dr Stephen West. #397

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr Stephen West to discuss all things load. Stephen recently completed his PhD at the University of Bath, looking into the Epidemiology of injury and associated risk factors in Professional Rugby Union. Topics covered include: - Athlete monitoring - The way we capture data - Practical tips for those working in sport - Where are the next big gains likely to be found? Resources: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Athlete-Monitoring-in-Rugby-Union%3A-Is-Heterogeneity-West-Williams/b8e39759a7f83fb57c9c571d1212db8ea16bf406 https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/publications/patterns-of-training-volume-and-injury-risk-in-elite-rugby-union- https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/publications/better-way-to-determine-the-acute-chronic-workload-ratio