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Peak Performance: Have we reached peak human athletics performance?

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The Science of Athletic Performance

This chapter features a guest who shares their journey from aspiring footballer to national-level middle-distance runner, while emphasizing the role of genetics in sports. It explores the relationship between physiology, muscle types, and cardiovascular health, detailing how these elements influence athletic performance. The discussion also addresses the stagnation of world records and the unique challenges in optimizing performance across different athletic disciplines.

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