PULSE

The future of sport calls for a deeper understanding of the athlete.

Two players. The same training. The same support. Yet their bodies respond differently. One grows stronger; the other becomes increasingly fatigued. What makes the difference?

Sport is collecting more data than ever. PULSE · Built for Impact adds a biological layer: insight into how muscles, the brain, hormones, the immune system, and the microbiome work together to process load, support recovery, and enable development.

Scientist Petra Van Gucht connects these insights with the practical expertise of Carl Vandenbussche, Leigh Egger, and Ruben Peeters. Their stories and practical techniques help athletes, coaches, and support teams recognize connections, ask more focused questions, and make better-informed decisions.

A book for those who want to turn innovation into what matters: talent that develops, athletes who remain available, careers that can thrive for longer, and teams that win titles.

This edition keeps the full print layout, with all icons and figures. Best read on a tablet, phone or computer.