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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
AI-assisted monitoring of strength progression in wrestlers using wearable biomechanical sensors and machine learning algorithms
Authors
Akash Gopal Kesharwani, Omkar Nandlal Pardeshi
Abstract

The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced sports analytics has fundamentally transformed athlete monitoring and performance optimization in contemporary competitive sports. Given the extreme physiological and biomechanical demands of wrestling which requires exceptional levels of maximal strength, explosive power, muscular endurance, and neuromuscular coordination accurate and continuous performance evaluation is absolutely critical for achieving competitive excellence. Historically, strength assessment in combat sports has relied on traditional methods such as one-repetition maximum (1RM) testing, subjective coach observations, and periodic fitness evaluations. However, these conventional approaches are inherently limited; they provide only intermittent, snapshot data and often fail to capture real-time physiological fluctuations, cumulative training adaptations, or the early, subtle indicators of overtraining and fatigue. To overcome these limitations, modern sports science has increasingly integrated AI-assisted monitoring with highly sophisticated equipment, including wearable biomechanical sensors, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), force platforms, and heart rate variability (HRV) devices. These tools continuously capture vast, multi-dimensional biomechanical and physiological datasets during both training sessions and competitive matches. Machine learning algorithms such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Random Forest Models, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and Deep Learning architectures subsequently process this influx of data to identify complex hidden patterns, predict athletic outcomes, assess training effectiveness, and proactively detect potential injury risks before they manifest into severe physical setbacks.

Building upon this technological shift, the present study comprehensively investigates the application of AI-driven monitoring systems specifically to track, evaluate, and enhance strength progression among competitive wrestlers. By continuously quantifying key physiological variables such as maximal force production, rate of force development (RFD), peak power output, muscular activation patterns, and overall recovery status this research explores how predictive modeling techniques can be leveraged to optimize highly individualized training prescriptions. The findings indicate that this integration represents a profound paradigm shift, moving the sporting world away from traditional observational coaching and toward a new era of precision sports science. These intelligent systems empower coaches, sports scientists, and strength and conditioning specialists to make purely evidence-based decisions regarding load management, fatigue detection, and targeted injury prevention. Furthermore, AI-facilitated feedback enables the rapid identification of performance plateaus and biomechanical inefficiencies, ensuring that training stimulus is perfectly tailored to the unique physiological profile and adaptive rate of each individual wrestler. Despite existing logistical challenges regarding high implementation costs, data privacy concerns, and the need for specialized technical expertise, the growing adoption of AI technologies is undeniably reshaping the future of combat sports performance analysis. Ultimately, AI-driven monitoring systems hold substantial potential for maximizing strength development, elevating competitive performance, and significantly advancing the scientific foundations of modern wrestling training methodologies.
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How to cite this article:
Akash Gopal Kesharwani, Omkar Nandlal Pardeshi "AI-assisted monitoring of strength progression in wrestlers using wearable biomechanical sensors and machine learning algorithms". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 1-5
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