Sports science testing
SCIENCE-BASED EVALUATION Force Plate Testing Normative Benchmarking

Elite Testing.
Precision Programming.

Our Initial Evaluation uses the same assessment protocols trusted in professional and Olympic sport. Every data point is compared against validated research and normative values — so your program is built on evidence, not guesswork.

🏆 Athletes chasing peak performance
💪 Adults who want to move better & look better

Performance Profile

Athlete vs. Normative

PowerSpeedStrengthMobilityBalanceAgility
Athlete
Normative

Force Plate

Ground Reaction Force Curve

0ms150ms300ms500ms0N500N1000N1500N2000NRFD Peak

Countermovement Jump — sample output

Speed Benchmarking

40-Yard Dash vs. Norms

4.4s5s5.6s6.2sGenPopHSAthleteYouD1 AvgElite

Lower = faster • "You" shown in orange

Force Plate

Dynamic Strength Index (DSI)

Ratio of ballistic peak force (CMJ) to isometric peak force (IMTP). Reveals if an athlete is strength-deficit (<0.60) or ballistic-deficit (>0.80).

Ballistic (CMJ)Isometric (IMTP)00.30.61.1
— Strength deficit threshold (0.60)— Ballistic deficit (0.80)

Force Plate

Eccentric Utilization Ratio (EUR)

Compares CMJ to Squat Jump height. EUR >1.0 indicates good stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) utilization. Critical for reactive sport performance.

87cm
CMJ
72cm
SJ
EUR1.21↑ Good SSC

Body Composition

Lean Mass vs. Body Fat %

Measured at eval and tracked at every reassessment. Drives nutrition plan calorie targets and monitors body recomposition progress over time.

Lean Mass 78%
Fat Mass 22%
📐 Force Plate @ 1,000 Hz sampling rate📊 Results benchmarked against published normative data🧬 Asymmetry index for injury risk profiling🏅 Protocols used by professional & Olympic programs

The Evaluation Package

Everything You Walk Away With

One session. A complete picture of you as an athlete.

Full session with a certified EXOS performance coach

Force plate testing — peak force, RFD, and power output

Movement screening with asymmetry index scoring

Speed & agility timing gate testing vs. normative data

Body composition measurement (weight + body fat %)

Personalized nutrition plan (calories + macros)

Athlete profile classification (Fawn / Rhino / Colt / Gazelle)

Written performance report with research-benchmarked scores

Custom program recommendation based on your profile

The Protocol

What We Measure & Why It Matters

Each category is grounded in peer-reviewed sports science. Click "Research basis" on any card for the supporting evidence.

MOVEMENT QUALITY

Movement Screening & Asymmetry Analysis

Every athlete moves through a standardized battery of fundamental patterns. We score each movement against validated research protocols and flag left-right asymmetries — a key predictor of non-contact injury risk. Your mobility, stability, and motor control baseline is mapped before a single training session begins.

Deep squat patternHurdle step (bilateral)Inline lungeShoulder mobilityActive straight-leg raiseRotary stabilityAsymmetry index
FORCE PLATE TESTING

Force & Power Production

Our force plate captures ground reaction force data at 1,000 Hz — the same technology used in professional and Olympic sport settings. We measure peak force, rate of force development (RFD), and vertical power output. This reveals how explosively your neuromuscular system can recruit muscle fibers under load.

Peak ground reaction forceRate of force development (RFD)Dynamic Strength Index (DSI)Eccentric Utilization Ratio (EUR)Countermovement jump heightReactive strength indexBilateral force asymmetryImpulse & power output
INJURY RISK

Deceleration & Landing Mechanics

The majority of non-contact ACL and lower extremity injuries occur during deceleration, cutting, and landing — not acceleration. We assess your stop mechanics, single-leg landing control, and cutting technique under both controlled and reactive conditions to identify mechanical deficits before they become injuries.

Drop-jump landing mechanicsSingle-leg decelerationCutting control & knee valgusEccentric strength indexStop distance & body lean
NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL

Balance & Proprioception

Proprioceptive testing goes beyond standing on one leg. We assess dynamic postural control, reactive stability, and the speed of your neuromuscular feedback loop. Deficits here are invisible in normal movement but become major liabilities under fatigue and sport-specific demand.

Y-Balance Test (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral)Single-leg stance stabilityDynamic balance compositeReactive neuromuscular control
SPEED & AGILITY

Speed, Agility & Change of Direction

Linear speed and multi-directional agility are measured with timing gates to produce objective, sport-comparable benchmarks. Results are mapped against position- and age-matched normative data so you can see exactly where you rank and how much runway you have for improvement.

10-yard dash40-yard dashPro agility 5-10-5L-drill (3-cone)Flying 10-meter splitReactive agility test
STRENGTH BASELINE

Strength & Work Capacity

We establish baseline strength across the key movement patterns — squat, hinge, push, pull, and single-leg — and assess your ability to sustain output over time. This data drives loading decisions for every phase of your program and sets measurable targets for your reassessment.

Lower body push / hinge strengthSingle-leg force symmetryUpper body push / pull capacityCore stability under loadAnaerobic work threshold
BODY COMPOSITION

Body Composition & Nutrition

Body weight and body fat percentage are recorded and used alongside your training load and goals to build a personalized nutrition plan — daily calorie targets, macronutrient splits for both training and rest days, and hydration targets. Your food becomes part of the program, not an afterthought.

Body weight & body fat %Lean mass estimateTraining day calorie targetRest day calorie targetProtein / Carbs / Fat splitsHydration & fiber guidelines

Benchmarked Against Research

Your Numbers. In Context.

Raw data alone doesn't tell the full story. We compare every metric against age-, sex-, and sport-matched normative datasets so you know not just what you scored, but where you stand — and exactly what to work on.

Force & Power

NSCA Strength & Conditioning Research

Speed & Agility

NFL Combine, SPARQ & sport-specific published databases

Movement & Balance

FMS & Y-Balance published injury prediction research

Athlete Profiling

Which Profile Are You?

After testing, every athlete is classified into one of four performance profiles. Your profile determines the exact training emphasis, progressions, and priorities built into your program.

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Fawn

High mobility. Limited power base.

Excellent movement quality and flexibility, but force production and strength outputs lag behind. Training priority: progressive overload, RFD development, and building a power base without compromising mobility.

High mobility
Low peak force
Fluid movement patterns
Needs strength development
🦏

Rhino

High force. Limited mobility & agility.

Strong force outputs and excellent power potential, but movement quality and change-of-direction mechanics are limiting performance and raising injury risk. Training priority: mobility, deceleration mechanics, and reactive agility.

High peak force
Limited mobility
Deceleration deficits
Needs movement quality work
🐴

Colt

Fast & powerful. Needs structural control.

High speed and power outputs, but proprioceptive control and landing mechanics create injury risk under fatigue. Training priority: neuromuscular stability, deceleration quality, and building durability to match the speed.

High speed & power
Reactive agility
Landing mechanics risk
Needs neuromuscular control
🫎

Gazelle

Well-rounded. Optimized for peak output.

Balanced force production, movement quality, speed, and control. Training priority: refining technical efficiency, maximizing sport-specific outputs, and peaking for competition.

Balanced force & mobility
Strong movement quality
Low injury risk profile
Optimize for peak performance

Ready to Know Your Profile?

Stop training blind. Book your Initial Evaluation and leave with a science-backed roadmap built around exactly who you are as an athlete.

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