This article in the New York Times examines the difference between elite long distance athletes and everyone else. The writer explores whether the best runners and cyclists have more talent or if it’s more mental. They seem to determine that it is more mental. A huge pain tolerance is a large part of the equation [...]
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The strength-endurance continuum is a theoretical model of fitness that demonstrates what rep range produces what muscular adaptation. On a scale of 1-20: – 1 rep equals maximal strength. This is 100% intensity and is equal to the weight you can lift exactly one time. -20 reps equals endurance work. This is a weight that [...]
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The image below is of a marathon runner. 35 years old. 5’5″ 103 lbs. Bench Press Max: 65 lbs Squat Max: 105 Body Fat: 8% Daily Calorie Consumption: 4,000 calories Notes: “The most difficult thing for me to develop is explosive power. I was born with a lot of lean, slow muscle. With a lot [...]
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