Adam Grainger

PhD, HoPP&W @ChicagoFire Academy, Consultant @KitmanLabs, Adj Ass Prof @UCDSportStudies, Fellow and HPSA @basesuk, External Examiner @leedsbeckett

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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
https://t.co/ktbl2QS35n

[Robin Thorpe @DrRobinThorpe]

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!

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

@JoClubbSportSci On this note3️⃣...Performance Sport colleagues👇

https://t.co/prgvjXg3u5

@simplysportssci
https://t.co/khOfDpF4BK

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

🚨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

[Dr Alex McAuley @AlexMcAuley2]

‘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 ⬇️

https://t.co/HsjphChQRr

[Dr Alex McAuley @AlexMcAuley2]

‘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 ⬇️

https://t.co/HsjphChQRr

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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

[Chicago Fire FC @ChicagoFire]

Thanks for coming out, @DermotKennedy 🤝 #cf97

[Chicago Fire FC @ChicagoFire]

Thanks for coming out, @DermotKennedy 🤝 #cf97

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

https://t.co/I1ChDM7afc

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

@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 ❤️

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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

[Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association @IrishSESA]

We’re excited to share the official programme for the ISESA Conference 2025, happening on 22nd & 23rd May at SETU Waterford!
✅ Check out the programme
🎟️ Book your tickets
🔄 Share with friends, colleagues, and peers
🔗 Find all the information here https://t.co/HrJwdRR7H2

[Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association @IrishSESA]

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: https://t.co/83289IUyWE

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

Many lessons beyond quarterbacking here …. prepare well and “know the answers to the test” 🧠

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

This Tom Brady clip on @TheHerd is sensational. A must-watch.

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

This Tom Brady clip on @TheHerd is sensational. A must-watch.

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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 https://t.co/dWxMbSl9qk via @YouTube

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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.

[Adam Grainger @atgrainger]

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!