Adam Grainger

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/10.100…

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!

@JoClubbSportSci On this note3️⃣...Performance Sport colleagues👇 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… @simplysportssci linkedin.com/in/david-galvi…

3️⃣ Load Beyond the Physical: Athletes face more than just physical demands. Factors such as competitive schedules, travel, media scrutiny, and psychological pressures all contribute.

As we move into 2026, the landscape of sports science continues to evolve rapidly. Here are five key sports science trends shaping 2026 👇🏼

🚨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/10.10…

Not every day you get to meet your favourite musician at work! 🇮🇪

Thanks for coming out, @DermotKennedy 🤝 #cf97

Guiding athletes’ development via theming (LinkedIn reshare below in thread)

@UlsterRugby An inspiring next door neighbour for me while growing up in Seapark. I will always remember how highly skilled Billy was with any garden ball games. A friendly and fun man too. Thoughts with the McCombe family ❤️

Ulster Rugby are saddened to hear of the recent passing of William 'Billy' McCombe after a long illness. Our thoughts are with the McCombe family during this sad time.

@DrDianeCooper @NeasaRussell @footballcoopIRE @ciaramcc @CiaraLosty @CiDeely @TomBarr247 @KerryMcGawley @pedlarcr

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

The ISESA Conference 2025 programme is taking shape! ISESA and @atgrainger are excited to reveal our first confirmed speakers for 22-23 May at SETU Waterford — with more to come! Check out the programme & book your tickets now: isesa.ie/2025-conference

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.

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… via @YouTube

Thank you @premierleague @Aquatics_GB @scottishrugby @KevinCurrell @drdanielleadams @ajboyd83 @CarlosRam88 @Mybs8 Rebecca Lawson @Philippa1606 Matt Ashman @ollylogo @_Tom_Bates @RJC_Nutrition

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!

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.