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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2026 / July / The Case for Continuous Monitoring for Sport Performance
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The Case for Continuous Monitoring for Sport Performance

Shane and Britton Needham speak from personal experience on the potential of wearable analytical devices for athletes 

By James Strachan 07/13/2026 6 min read
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Clinical Scorecard: The Case for Continuous Monitoring for Sport Performance

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionContinuous Monitoring in Sports
Key MechanismsReal-time biomarker monitoring for performance optimization.
Target PopulationAthletes, particularly those with metabolic conditions like type 1 diabetes.
Care SettingSports performance and training environments.

Key Highlights

  • Real-time monitoring can enhance athletic performance by providing immediate feedback on metabolic states.
  • Current methods lack the ability to deliver quick and accurate results for real-time decision-making.
  • Wearable devices could monitor various biomarkers, including glucose and glycogen levels.
  • Continuous monitoring may help athletes manage fatigue and optimize training sessions.
  • The development of wearable technology is aimed at improving the convenience and accuracy of biomarker measurement.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Implement continuous monitoring of key metabolites to inform training and performance strategies.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Athletes, especially those with conditions affecting metabolism.

        Real-time data can guide dietary and training adjustments based on metabolic needs.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Utilize wearable technology for continuous monitoring of glucose and other metabolites.
        • Incorporate real-time feedback into training regimens to optimize performance.

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          James Strachan

          Over the course of my Biomedical Sciences degree it dawned on me that my goal of becoming a scientist didn’t quite mesh with my lack of affinity for lab work. Thinking on my decision to pursue biology rather than English at age 15 – despite an aptitude for the latter – I realized that science writing was a way to combine what I loved with what I was good at. From there I set out to gather as much freelancing experience as I could, spending 2 years developing scientific content for International Innovation, before completing an MSc in Science Communication. After gaining invaluable experience in supporting the communications efforts of CERN and IN-PART, I joined Texere – where I am focused on producing consistently engaging, cutting-edge and innovative content for our specialist audiences around the world.

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