The 90/90 Active Knee Extension Test measures how far the client can actively straighten the knee while the hip is held at approximately 90 degrees. It is commonly used to assess posterior thigh mobility and side-to-side differences.

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The 90/90 Active Knee Extension Test, often shorten...

 When managing runners, understanding and managing your training load is crucial for optimizing performance & avoiding injuries. Training load refers to the amount of stress placed on the body during training sessions. Measuring and monitoring this load is essential for ensuring a balanced and effec...

Sleep quality and quantity are key wellness measures that influence recovery, performance and readiness. Tracking both helps professionals understand whether a client is getting enough sleep and whether that sleep is effective.

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A client reports feeling fatigued, struggling to focus...

Mood is a simple subjective measure that reflects emotional state and mental wellbeing. Tracking mood helps professionals understand readiness, motivation and recovery trends.

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A client is physically capable but seems flat, unmotivated and disengaged during training. Their strength is ...

Stress is a subjective wellness measure that helps professionals understand how mentally, physically or emotionally overloaded a client feels. A simple 0–10 stress score is not diagnostic, but it can be useful for monitoring readiness, recovery, behaviour change and response to interventions over ti...

Fatigue is a subjective measure of physical and mental tiredness that can influence performance, recovery and injury risk. A simple 0–10 fatigue score helps professionals monitor readiness, identify trends and adjust training or assessment decisions.

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A client arrives feeling “flat”...

The Bench Press 1RM Test measures the heaviest bench press a client can complete once using a defined grip, range and technique standard. It is useful for assessing upper-body pushing strength, monitoring progress and guiding strength programming. The result should be interpreted as bench press perf...

The Squat 1RM Test measures the heaviest squat a client can complete once using a clearly defined variation, depth and technique standard. It is useful for tracking maximal squat strength, guiding training loads and monitoring progress over time. Squat results should always be recorded with the exac...

The Deadlift 1RM Test measures the heaviest deadlift a client can complete once with an agreed technique and range standard. It is useful for assessing maximal hip hinge strength, monitoring training progress and guiding strength programming in experienced lifters.

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A client may be pro...

Shoulder strength testing measures force production in specific shoulder positions. External rotation, internal rotation and abduction strength tests can help professionals compare sides, monitor progress and guide upper-limb programming. Results should be interpreted as position-specific strength m...

The Single-Leg Leg Extension Repetition Maximum Test assesses machine-based knee-extension strength on one leg at a time. It is useful for tracking quadriceps strength, comparing sides and monitoring progress across lower-limb strength programmes.

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A client may show visible side-to-sid...

The Single-Leg Leg Curl Repetition Maximum Test assesses machine-based knee-flexion strength on one leg at a time. It is useful for tracking hamstring strength, comparing sides and monitoring progress across lower-limb training programmes.

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A field sport athlete may show a clear differ...