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Every Rep Counts: Building Elite Strength with the 1080 Cable

Discover how coach Stefan Ågren used motorized resistance and real-time data from the 1080 Cable to break a 2-year strength plateau and help World Champion powerlifter Emil Norling hit new PRs. Learn how isokinetics, eccentric overload, and live feedback make every rep count.

December 9, 2025

Training That Transfers: How 1080 Fits Into University of Washington Football’s System

Tyler Owens sharing how the 1080 Sprint and 1080 Syncro systems help him apply foundational training principles and build qualities that transfer to the field, making his athletes both faster and healthier.

December 5, 2025

Rethinking Return-to-Play: Creativity, Control, and Confidence with Motorized Resistance | John Meyer

Learn how John Meyer uses motorized resistance to individualize upper-body return-to-play, from isokinetic strength testing to eccentric overload and symmetry tracking. With creative loading strategies and real-time data, every session is precise, progressive, and aligned with athlete needs.

December 4, 2025

High Mechanical Loading for Performance | Jan Seiler on Isokinetic and Eccentric Training

Learn how Jan Seiler uses motorized resistance to create the exact training stimuli (eccentric overload, isokinetics, etc) for elite athlete development. With full control over load and velocity, Jan explains how this is implemented with data-driven precision.

November 20, 2025

Champions League Return to Play with Motorized Resistance, Anders Braastad of Bodø/Glimt

Learn how FK Bodø/Glimt uses motorized resistance to guide return-to-play for their athletes. Real case studies show how to individualize programs, create unique workouts, and use in-session data to rebuild Champions League athletes.

November 6, 2025

How to Test Change of Direction (COD) with the 1080 Sprint 2

Learn how to test change of direction (COD) using the 1080 Sprint 2. This guide covers assisted starts, best practices for setup, and how to manipulate variables like load, stance, and distance to reflect your sport and track what matters. Great for team sport, return-to-play, and individualized athlete profiling.

November 4, 2025

Change of Direction Testing & Metrics for Speed Development

Learn how 1080 Motion’s motorized resistance technology redefines change of direction (COD) testing with new metrics, reliability, and real sport transfer.

October 28, 2025

Understanding Velocity Decrements in Sprint Training: How to Apply Load–Velocity Profiles

Velocity decrements (Vdec) make sprint programming more precise. Learn how to apply them using load–velocity profiles to individualize resisted sprint training.

October 3, 2025

Training Meets Testing in Hockey: Will Morlock’s Systems Approach to Speed & Sprint Profiling

Learn how Will Morlock uses hockey speed testing, resisted sprints, and sprint profiling to guide training, improve performance, and simplify decisions.

September 23, 2025

What Is Force–Velocity Profiling in Sprint Training? A Practical Guide for Coaches

Force–velocity profiling breaks down how athletes accelerate and reach top speed—so you can train more than just time. Learn how to test, interpret, and apply FVP in sprint training.

October 3, 2025