In recent years, one of the major advancements in strength training has been the incorporation of flywheel (rotational inertia) devices, both from a sports performance perspective and in the fields of health and injury prevention. Their application is not limited to trained athletes; beneficial effects have also been observed in diverse populations such as children and adolescents, older adults, patients with type 2 diabetes, and individuals with coronary disease.

The objective of this specialized course is to analyze the characteristics of this type of training according to the adaptations targeted, identify which devices are capable of generating eccentric overload, and understand how to implement the training effectively to achieve this objective.

Once the main features of flywheel training are understood, the course will review the scientific literature on its acute and chronic effects, followed by an in-depth look at strength training characteristics for improving sports skills, such as movement efficiency and the ability to repeat high-intensity actions, as well as the key factors to consider to elicit adaptations at different levels.

Finally, the course will analyze the types of strength training applicable to different phases of sports rehabilitation, with a particular focus on flywheel-based training, and will conclude with a case example based on a specific injury mechanism, illustrating how to structure the progression of strength work.