# Applying Force Plate Technology to Inform Human Performance Programming in Tactical Populations
## 5 Testing to Monitor Neuromuscular Fatigue and Detraining
These databases also may be connected to other AMS (e.g., Fusion Sport Smartabase, Kinduct, Kitman Labs, RockDaisy, Edge10) through application program interfaces (API), which allow easy integration of force-plate data into the holistic monitoring system. Further advantages for AMS allow for additional data to be seamlessly connected for more context, such as training load from global positioning systems (GPS) and heart rate monitoring systems, sleep tracking, subjective wellness, to name a few. Regardless of whether force-plate data are merged with other objective and subjective health and performance metrics, \"red flags\" can be set to alert the practitioner when an individual has substantial performance decrements. These alerts suggest the individual may require additional training/recovery adjustments to their training cycle, particularly if the group generally displays stable or improved responses. Within the AMS, general recommendations are made based on specific outcomes for each metric. An example is displayed in Figure 7, where a decrease in specific force-time metrics coincides with general training recommendations. These recommendations are simply a guide, as responses to outcomes may overlap and context from the individual's or group's training need to be considered (i.e., was the testing conducted immediately following an intensive bout of training). Further, it is also worth considering that although the training recommendations for counteracting detraining or below group average performances do not always focus solely on strength and conditioning alterations, rather each metric may be altered from neuromuscular fatigue that require recovery modality implementations rather than training adjustments. For these reasons, holistic data sets comprise not only force plate data but other health and performance constructs to generate a more complete and informative profile. As with many training and coaching decisions, assessment information should be placed in the appropriate context and largely based on the specific needs of the individual (e.g., stage of development, tactical requirements) and the intended goals of the training prescription [91]. If the intended training outcomes are not induced (i.e., impaired power and strength rather than maintained or improved), then identifying the factors contributing to the maladaptation are necessary [91]. For example, training recommendations in Figure 7 based on explosive exercise are likely more helpful for individuals with established baseline strength (e.g., >2x bodyweight back squat) [87]. In developmental stages, individuals may benefit more from improving base muscular strength levels to improve force characteristics during explosive tasks. The nervous system adaptations from strength training alone may eventually become more asymptotic and require power-based training inclusive of explosive movements such as bypometrics or Olympic weightlifting. If a well-strength-trained individual is digressing in multiple areas, the human performance practitioner should plan the necessary training and recovery to properly develop the individual over time, versus an immediate \"fix-all\" approach [92]. This is particularly important when requiring multiple physiological adaptations that are conflicting, as often seen in tactical populations, where the training of one adaptation (e.g., maximal strength/power) is dampened by the adaptive response of another (e.g., cardiovascular training).