Des Earls

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The goal isn’t to find the right method and stick to it forever. It’s to learn the grammar — and write your own style. Training, like language, rewards those who listen carefully… And keep rewriting the same sentence their whole career.

Coaches and athletes love systems. Especially ones with a name, a spreadsheet, and a promise. They make training feel knowable. Follow the plan, get the outcome. It’s comforting. Even if it’s not always true.

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The curve would probably make sense if we changed the y-axis from "force" to "applied external load". This isn't just semantics. As we have seen, just because the load is smaller it doesn't mean the force production requirements are also lower.

The Force-Velocity Curve of Exercises Curves like this are taken as gospel, but are complete BS.

Taught me everything I know and then some!

Clubs are needed for research on youth Gaelic games in Wexford. Free strength testing. Forms.office.com/e/LtjEUSPTQn

If you're watching the World Champs this week, I'd strongly encourage you to watch what Palestine's Mohammed Dwedar had to say in Tokyo yesterday - on the day the UN commission stated what so many have been telling us for so long: that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Our latest research published online today, ahead of print, is the first to report on the factors influencing the practices of elite camogie managers. Available at: sjsp.aearedo.es/index.php/sjsp… Thanks to my co-authors @desearls @decbrowne1 and @PRankin06.

A surgeon who has worked in Gaza has accused Israeli soldiers of "playing a game" when shooting people in Gaza, saying the pattern of gunshot injuries sustained was "almost like the Israeli soldiers were having target practice" rte.ie/news/2025/0725…

We are looking for primary school teachers to participate in our anonymous survey about current practices in Irish primary school Physical Education & supports needed. If you fit the inclusion criteria, please click the link below! setu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT… #EdChatIE

Congratulations to @desearls & @Chealy_. As they said in the 90s... your gift is in the post!

🚨Book Giveaway 🚨 I’m thrilled that my book on the history of Indian clubs is out in paperback – finally accessible for anyone interested in fitnss & strength history. To celebrate, I’m giving away two free copies! To enter just Retweet & Follow Winners announced June 13th!

📊New podcast with @philipconnors02 looks at his research on intercounty camogie. - What are the base levels of fitness and how they compare to soccer? - What are the demands based off GPS? - Most importantly, how can these demands be met through training? Some insights below🧵

The BAD NEWS is: this event is SOLD OUT ! The GOOD NEWS is: we are squeezing in a few more seats and you can get them here eventbrite.com/e/evolve-resea…

EVOLVE Research Group is hosting its 12th research meeting this May, the theme of which is 'A Festival of Ideas.' 📅Thursday, 8 May 🎫Free event, booking required @EVOLVE_SETU | @SETU_CWScience | @SETU_Research | @VIVOBAREFOOT | @UPMCIreland setu.ie/events/evolve-…

🎉The group are pleased to announce that Dr. @BronaFurlong will be giving our opening address on May 8th. With still 6-weeks to go there are already close to 100 tickets gone (max: 204). Get your FREE spot below #EVOLVE #Festivalofideas #Humanpotential eventbrite.com/e/evolve-resea…

We are pleased to announce that our directors @peterfrancis_ie & @desearls have been invited as guest editors of a special issue, Understanding Foot Health: An Evolutionary Perspective 🦶🏼, in the journal Healthcare. Submission details here #editors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mdpi.com/journal/health…

The EVOLVE research group will be making a major announcement this Friday 24th January. Stay Tuned #EVOLVE

This day 3-weeks and we will be hosting our annual Christmas research showcase and the 11th meeting since the EVOLVE research group was set-up. As always, the event is both FREE to attend and sure to inspire. Get your tickets here: maximisinghumanpotential.rsvpify.com

🚨Save The Date🚨 Our annual Christmas Conference will take place on Friday, 6th December. Check out the schedule and range of talks available on the day 👇 Please register your interest ASAP via the link below. There are limited tickets available 🎟 maximisinghumanpotential.rsvpify.com

🇮🇪 🇪🇺TU RISE Postgraduate Opportunity! "A longitudinal study into the confounding factors of hamstring strain injury in female field sport athletes." This PhD opportunity is open to postgraduates of Sports and Exercise Science, Athletic Therapy and Training, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, who can demonstrate previous experience with team sports. Closing date for applications is 13 Nov 2024. For more details, or to apply, please visit: setu.ie/research-innov… #SETU #TURISE #EUInMyRegion #PhD #SportsScience @hea_irl @EUFunds_Ireland @SouthernAssembl @geraldine_canny @mcvanhout @sportpsychWIT @SETUIreland @ArenaSETU @SETU_SPA @clare_lodge @joeyobrien21 @karenmullins2

Exciting News! We will have not 1 but 2 opportunities for new members to join our team! We have a healthy, performance culture where everyone gets an opportunity to realize their potential. Consider doing your PhD with us @EVOLVE_SETU Talk to us @E_C_S_S setu.ie/research-innov…