VALD Performance

20/03/2026

Fixed-frame dynamometers like ForceFrame and NordBord offer access to controlled, repeatable strength testing — something that was once limited to isokinetic dynamometers.

To learn more, download your FREE Practitioner's Guide to Isometrics:https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/ooam5iexll🔗

19/03/2026

We previously shared our key tips for running a single leg hamstring ISO 90/20 on ForceDecks. Here's an efficient, alternative solution using ForceFrame — ideal for group or team testing.

18/03/2026

Long seasons and heavy travel place cumulative demands on baseball athletes.

In this piece, Prof. Hugh Fullagar outlines how objective testing and contextual data support smarter fatigue management and availability decisions.

👉 Read the full article: https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/5ef2iwnbu2

13/03/2026

Tendons are not just tissues to be settled down. If they are not prepared for sport… pathology is a predictable and recurrent outcome.

In our latest article, Dr. Alex Natera explores:

✅ The Tendon Rehabilitation Domain
✅ Why Contraction Type Matters
✅ Using Measurement as an Intervention
✅ Using Isometrics as a Substitute
✅ Defining Stiffness
✅ Drop Jumps and SSC Capacity

Read it now or SAVE for later ➡️ https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/hwfv0atfca

12/03/2026

🚀 The Nike x VALD Practitioner’s Summit BOOKED OUT in under a week!

Thank you to everyone who secured a spot so quickly. If you registered, check your email and confirm your attendance ASAP — we can’t wait to see you there!

If you’re no longer able to make it, please let us know via the same email. We’ve got plenty of practitioners who missed out initially and would love the opportunity to attend.

Big things ahead 📊🔥

12/03/2026

Introducing VALD Research 🔍

Explore previews of nearly 500 peer‑reviewed studies using and validating VALD technology across a range of fields.

Search the database or filter by system and we’ll direct you to the research ➡️ https://resources.vald.com/research

Know a study we’ve missed? Let us know — we’re always adding more!

Hundreds of peer-reviewed academic papers validating and leveraging VALD systems in a wide range of applications.

11/03/2026

🎓 Introducing our latest VALD Academy Masterclass:
Needs Analysis with Dr. Phil Graham‑Smith

This Masterclass breaks down how to identify the key physical qualities that drive performance, understand sport demands and risk profiles and select the right tests and metrics to guide smarter decisions.

A case study on long and triple jumpers brings the framework to life, showing you how to interpret metrics like EUR and DSI, monitor fatigue and track progress using historical and normative data.

Key topics include:
✅ Developing a sport‑specific Needs Analysis
✅ Identifying demands, risks and physical qualities
✅ Selecting meaningful tests and metrics
✅ Using EUR, DSI and other ratios in interpretation
✅ Applying insights through a real-world case study

👉 Start the Masterclass today on VALD Academy: https://vald.pulse.ly/qsfdjizxlk

11/03/2026

Need to run multiple tests in a short window? ⚡

Cut your testing time drastically with Auto Detect on ForceDecks.

Here’s all 16 auto‑detected test types in action — showing just how fast and seamless your workflow can be. No stopping and starting between test types. Just continuous, efficient testing.

Pair it with the new ForceDecks Group Testing mode for even more streamlined sessions when testing multiple athletes.

Explore all auto‑detected test types on the VALD Knowledge Base.
🔗 https://vald.pulse.ly/nbm9lhhqzm

10/03/2026

We’re bringing the VALD Practitioner’s Summit to the Royal Belgian FA's Proximus Basecamp on May 2nd, 2026 ✈️

Join us for a full day of sessions that take you from foundational principles to applied use cases of objective testing technology across health and performance — covering objective testing, rehabilitation, longevity and healthy aging, return to sport, and more.

Swipe to meet our speakers and their topics:
🔸 Martin Buchheit — "Neuromuscular Load and Response in Elite Football"
🔸 Ben Ashworth — "The Journey to Athletic Shoulder Performance"
🔸 Alli Gokeler — "Beyond Single-Task Jump Landing: The Case for Cognitive Load After ACL Reconstruction"
🔸 Charle Jaspers — "From Strength Testing to Match Availability: Aligning Decisions Between Club and National Team"

Stay tuned as we introduce the rest of our lineup and release the full agenda soon.

🎟️ Get your tickets now:https://eventbrite.pulse.ly/lblpjvsuc4

05/03/2026

When it comes to HYROX, performance profiling is challenging.
Practitioners are often unsure which qualities to prioritize and which truly separate podium contenders from the broader field. 🏃💪

In our latest article, Dr. Chris Bramah, specializing in applying biomechanics and sports science to injury assessment, rehabilitation and return-to-sport decision-making, dives into the unique demands of HYROX athletes.

He covers:
✅ Why Running Economy Matters
✅ The Importance of Plantar Flexor Force Capacity
✅ Profiling with the Kneeling Isometric Plantar Flexion Test
✅ Reactive Strength and Force Recycling
✅ Why Traditional HYROX Training Leaves Gaps

Read the full article ➡️https://valdperformance.pulse.ly/m2fmxds6xj

03/03/2026

More athletes. More tests. More clarity.

NFL and NCAA football programs are using VALD technology more than ever, giving teams deeper insight into athlete readiness, performance and progression.

Swipe for some key insights, or access the full 2024/25 NFL and NCAA Football Report in VALD Hub for the complete breakdown 🏈

02/03/2026

Dallas delivered big energy and big insights. 🔥

We took clients behind the scenes at VALD, with Sam James, Matthew Roodveldt and Tim Frazer walking them through our journey so far, where we’re heading and what’s next across the VALD product ecosystem — including an exclusive first look at upcoming innovations and the future of VALD data. 🔍🚀

Across both days, we were joined by an outstanding lineup of practitioners, researchers and performance leaders who shared world‑class insights and practical takeaways.

A huge thank you to Dave Hamilton, Mark Fitzgerald, Braylon Tatum, Anna Cruse, Marc Lewis, Dr. Daniel Cohen, Allison Robinson and Taylor Evernden for bringing their expertise and elevating the entire VALDCON X Dallas experience. 🙌

Attendees also had plenty of hands‑on time with VALD tech, guided by our expert Client Success team across a series of workshops.

A big thank you to Elite Performance Training for hosting us in their state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and to everyone who joined us in Dallas for another successful client conference.

Keep an eye on https://vald.pulse.ly/bg7wcrh87p for upcoming VALD events near you.