University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology instructor and soccer aficionado Dr. Richard Bucciarelli published first-of-its-kind research in Canada that paves the way for professional soccer players in the country to optimize training. “Relationship Between the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test and Match Running Performance in Canadian Male Professional Soccer Players” examines the physical performance of athletes in the Canadian Premier League. The Yo-Yo intermittent Recovery Test involves players performing a 20-metre shuttle run, followed by a ten-second recovery period, with the shuttle run performed at progressively increasing running speeds. The short period mimics the type of stop-go movement when playing team sports like soccer. Until now, Canadian teams relied on data from other countries, where factors like climate, skill level, and season length have an impact on results. Dr. Bucciarelli wanted to change that – and he did. Learn more about Dr. Bucciarelli's research: https://...