Mitochondria (aerobic adaptation) is sensitive to
Different volumes of training,
A spread of different adaptation responses shown in middle graphs ⬇️
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Nice work here showing yet again how there are many ways to get our bodies to positively adapt to loading! Eccentrics are NOT the only option for tendons!
Athletes with low training age will experience some pretty significant improvements in athleticism by simply getting stronger with basic multi-joint movements - don't screw things up because you are bored as a coach, misinformed, or are looking for social media followers.
You can’t teach art.
There are too many variables. Each artist has his or her own strengths.
You can learn concepts and read about it but you have to have the skill set to be a good artist.
S&C is Art
You cannot become strong in a few months.
You can become less weak but not strong.
Strength requires stringing years of training together consistently.
That’s YEARS. Not a few months at a time, years.
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A lot of Sport Science jobs now seem to want 'unicorn' skillsets...
e.g., S&C Coach + Data Engineer + Data Analyst
Makes sense for employers - pay 1 person, get the skills of many.
But for practitioners - what's the trade-off, or opportunity cost, of chasing all these skills?
It's one thing to make a commonwealth team, but to do it as the first female in her sport for her country AND completing a Master's degree... They really broke the mold when they made @emmakeane10
1/15 When I defended my PhD in November, I was given an assignment by the committee called "Why football coaches need to fall out of love with Rondos in practice". I looked at specificity, transfer of learning, scanning and creativity. I will now present some of the findings.
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