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England's 1990 World Cup Fitness: A Look Back at Early Sports Science
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England's 1990 World Cup Fitness: A Look Back at Early Sports Science

Prof John Brewer, England's first head of human performance for Italia 90, used early tech like BBC microcomputers and Polar heart-rate monitors to assess player fitness. Despite initial suspicion, his methods proved players adapted to the heat, enabling a high-tempo game. This contrasts sharply with today's advanced wearables and hyperbaric chambers, marking a significant evolution in football sports science.

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