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In this episode, Dr. Juan Garcia Lopez discusses his recent study on the usefulness of the Vitruve device for measuring velocity. This study measured velocity during bench presses at various loads over a few weeks of strength training.

Juan has a PhD in Sport Sciences and has been a full professor of Sports Biomechanics at the University of León (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Spain) for over 25 years. His research focuses on two main areas: biomechanical analysis of sport performance (particularly in cyclic sports) and the validation of devices for recording biomechanical variables (power, force, velocity, etc.). Juan also serves as the Head of the AMREDyS Research Group at the University of León.

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Original research paper:

Justo-Álvarez A, García-López J, Sabido R, García-Valverde A. Validity of a New Portable Sensor to Measure Velocity-Based Resistance Training. Methods and Protocols. 2025 Jan 20;8(1):9.

https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/8/1/9

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This is one of the first prospective studies monitoring in real time how the heavy lifting influences pregnancy and postpartum.

Therese Fostervold Mathisen comes on the Evidence Strong Show to discuss the survey study she has run for two years in Norway, comparing physically active pregnant women with women who specifically lifted heavy weights in pregnancy.

Therese is a former national-level powerlifter in Norway (1994-2000). She is a sports dietitian and exercise physiologist with a PhD in sports medicine. As a professor in health science, her research interests include female athletes, exercise as medicine, REDs, eating disorders, athletes' mental health, and athletes' physical health.

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Original research paper(s):

Mathisen TF, Hubin A, Mountjoy M, Sundgot-Borgen J. Safety of heavy resistance exercise during pregnancy and postpartum: A controlled, prospective cohort study. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 2025 Jun 26;33(1).

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/33/1/article-wspaj.2025-0010.xml

Strong Bodies, Unclear Guidelines—Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum Without Tailored Resistance Exercise Guidelines

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/34/1/article-wspaj.2025-0112.xml

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Paul Schatz conducted a six-month study with elite German female weightlifters, measuring their menstrual cycle and strength performance. It's such an interesting study because, although the study sample is relatively small, the research methods are solid.

Paul is a PhD student at the German Sports University investigating the influence of the menstrual cycle on performance in athletes.

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Original research paper:

Schatz P, Ullrich F, Siegert F, Legerlotz K, Diel P, Isenmann E. Interactions between menstrual cycle, training load and strength performance in elite female weightlifters. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2026 Jan 16.

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