Sports technology made simple.
I’m Carlos Balsalobre, a sport scientist at the Autonomous University of Madrid, consultant in elite sport, international speaker and creator of My Jump Lab. My work sits at the intersection of research, strength and performance training and technology development, with a clear goal: turning high-level sport science into practical tools that improve decision-making in the real world.
Sport scientist, researcher and creator of technology used in high-performance sport.
I work at the intersection of sport science, performance assessment and applied technology, combining academic research, elite sport consultancy and product development.
About me
I’m a sports scientist from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. My core interests are strength training, performance assessment and the development of technologies that make high-quality measurement more accessible in sport.
I hold a PhD and two MSc degrees in High Performance in Sports, and I have authored peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field. I also develop digital products, including My Jump Lab, a scientifically validated app used in more than 140 countries to measure sports performance with a smartphone.
Alongside research and product development, I have worked as a consultant in elite sport with organizations such as NBA teams and elite runners, and I regularly deliver talks, workshops and lectures internationally on performance, strength training and applied technology.
I am also included in the Stanford University / Elsevier database of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Sport Sciences, reflecting the impact and international visibility of my research.
Contact details
- Name Carlos Balsalobre Fernández
- Location Madrid, Spain
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Email
carlos@carlos-balsalobre.com
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Academic background in sport science and high performance.
Consultancy experience in high-performance sport environments.
Development of practical measurement tools for coaches, athletes and researchers.
Included in the Stanford / Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Sport Sciences.
My Jump Lab
A validated and portable solution to measure sports performance using only a smartphone.
My Jump Lab
My Jump Lab is the most scientifically validated sports performance app in the world.
Designed for coaches, athletes, and researchers, it transforms any smartphone into a powerful performance analysis tool.
With My Jump Lab, you can accurately assess jumping ability, strength, sprint performance, mobility, and more than 30 validated tests—achieving results comparable to gold-standard laboratory equipment.
Backed by over 20 peer-reviewed scientific studies, My Jump Lab stands as the leading reference in smartphone-based performance testing. It is currently used by professionals in more than 140 countries, from elite sport environments to academic research.
By combining advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence, the app delivers real-time feedback and precise metrics—eliminating the need for expensive hardware while maintaining scientific rigor.
Core capabilities
- Jump testing, RSI-mod, drop jumps, horizontal jumps and asymmetry analysis.
- Velocity-based training with profiling, 1RM estimation, velocity loss and trajectory tracking.
- Running, sprinting and change-of-direction metrics, including contact and flight times.
- Mobility tests, wellness questionnaires, Nordic hamstring assessment and force-time analysis.
- Markerless motion-capture tools and AI-based real-time tests on supported Apple devices.
Pricing
My Jump Lab is available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Android. It offers a 7-day free trial and can then be unlocked for just $5.99/month.*
* Prices may vary depending on your local currency and applicable taxes in your country.
Privacy policy
My Jump Lab does not collect, store or share personal user data. For privacy questions, users can contact you directly by email.
Terms of use
My Jump Lab uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available through Apple’s official legal documentation.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research on strength training, performance assessment and the validation of new technologies in sport science.
Scientific publications
I have authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications focused on resistance training, performance assessment and the validation of new technologies in sports science. My work has been published in international scientific journals and is widely used by researchers and practitioners in the field.
Peer-reviewed work focused on sport performance, strength training and the validation of measurement technologies.
Included in the Stanford University / Elsevier database of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Sport Sciences.
Research translated into books, talks, apps and practical resources for coaches, athletes and researchers.
Talks & Consultancy
Lectures, workshops and consultancy focused on performance, strength training and the application of technology in sport.
International speaking
I have delivered talks and workshops on exercise performance and new technologies in symposiums, MSc programs, congresses and private events across Spain, France, Italy, the UK and the USA.
Elite sport consultancy
I have collaborated as a consultant with high-level sport environments including NBA teams and elite runners, helping bridge scientific evidence and performance practice.
Book me
If you want me to deliver a talk, workshop or educational session at your university, team, lab or company, please get in touch.
Strength Training: New Methodological Perspectives
A practical and evidence-based approach to understanding and applying strength training in sports performance.
Strength Training: New Methodological Perspectives
This interactive book was designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world application in strength training.
It compiles current evidence on key topics such as velocity-based training, fatigue monitoring and performance assessment, presented in a clear, structured and highly visual format.
Unlike traditional textbooks, this multi-touch iBook integrates videos, interactive elements and real case studies to facilitate learning and practical implementation. It is intended for sport science students, coaches and practitioners looking for a deeper understanding of how to apply strength training methods effectively.
What’s inside
- Introduction and conceptual foundations.
- Movement velocity to control training.
- Tests and technologies to monitor training.
- Main exercises for strength development.
- Monitoring fatigue and adjusting loads.
- Strength training across the lifespan.
- Statistics applied to sport science.
Reach & impact
The book has accumulated thousands of downloads across iBook and PDF formats, and it became one of the most downloaded free multi-touch sport science iBooks in Spain.
It remains a strong example of your ability to translate complex sport science into accessible educational experiences.
Let’s connect
For research, speaking, consultancy or My Jump Lab support, feel free to get in touch.
Let’s work together
If you are interested in research collaboration, consultancy, speaking engagements or support related to My Jump Lab, feel free to get in touch.
- Primary email carlos@carlos-balsalobre.com
- Academic email carlos.balsalobre@uam.es
- Research profile ResearchGate