Jerk - An Underutilized Measurement Of Movement Efficiency

In this article we'll explore how jerk, the rate that acceleration changes, can be used to identify changes in movement efficiency .

In a previous article titled, A Lab In Your Pocket - The Future Of High Performance, I explained how unlike first-generation muscle oximeters, such as the Moxy Monitor, BSX Insight, and Humon Hex, NNOXX collects a range of biomarkers in real time, providing a comprehensive view of your performance. In this article i’m going to expand on these ideas, discussing how NNOXX’s ability to measure jerk can help coaches and athletes better understand their bodies response to exercise.