Beyond Body Shape: Decoding Somatotype Complexity for Elite Athletic Performance

In the relentless pursuit of athletic performance gains, elite sports organizations leave no stone unturned. From GPS tracking to advanced physiological monitoring, the quest for measurable indicators of success is constant. Anthropometry, including the assessment of somatotype (body shape and composition), has long been part of this equation. But how useful is this data in the modern era, and how can teams effectively leverage it for a genuine competitive edge?