Solent partners with Hytro to advance cutting-edge athletic technology

The partnership began following a demonstration of Hytro’s pioneering BFR technology by founder Dr Warren Bradley, which was followed by a warm-up study conducted by Solent’s sports science team. Impressed by the results and the potential for further innovation, Solent’s sports science staff proposed a research collaboration leveraging the University’s state-of-the-art facilities to support Hytro’s product development.

As part of this collaboration, Hytro has sponsored PhD student Bailey Cameron, whose research is already making an impact within the world of elite sport. Bailey has delivered a Hytro workshop for the University of Birmingham and played a key role in introducing the technology to Manchester City Women’s Football Club.

Bailey’s work has also reached an international audience, presenting findings from the joint Solent–Hytro research study at the prestigious University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in the United States.

PHD Student, Bailey Cameron, said:

“This collaboration has given me a unique opportunity to apply research directly to elite sport and see firsthand how innovation in science can improve athlete performance. I’m thankful to Warren and Solent for the support that they have given me.”

Dr. Warren Bradley, founder of Hytro, said:

“Working with Solent University has allowed Hytro to refine and validate our technology with expert academic input, helping us push the boundaries of athletic performance.

“It’s a real pleasure to see how Bailey is contributing to Hytro’s goals and her research will help us to shape the future of our brand.”

Solent University’s sports science students and researchers benefit from CASES-accredited physiology laboratories, advanced biomechanics and sport and exercise psychology laboratories, as well as a modern Sports Complex featuring fully equipped teaching gyms, strength and conditioning spaces, and dedicated consultancy areas.

Senior Lecturer in Sports Science and Performance, Dr. Lee Bridgeman, said

“This partnership showcases how Solent’s facilities and academic expertise can contribute to real-world innovation in sports science, providing invaluable experiences for our students and researchers.”

This collaboration represents another step forward in Solent University’s mission to bridge the gap between academic research and industry application, supporting both the advancement of sports science and the performance of athletes worldwide.