excellence, actually 074 - The 85% Rule and the Art of Hard Effort
Sep 16, 2024
Discover the transformative '85% Rule' that reveals how relaxed effort can lead to peak performance. Learn why maintaining a balance between relaxation and tension is vital for efficiency, especially in running. Explore how excessive muscle tension can hinder your energy use and performance. The hosts share insights on mastering composure under pressure and techniques to avoid 'choking' through practice. Uncover the art of harnessing maximum effort while staying calm and collected in high-stress situations.
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Effort Is Quiet, Not Loud
- Effort often looks quiet: you can give maximal force while remaining relaxed and composed.
- Top sprinters generate huge ground force without visible tension in shoulders or face.
Reconceptualize What Giving Effort Means
- Reconceptualize effort: it's about targeted, subtle increases, not brute force or grit.
- Focus on small technique adjustments rather than tensing harder when you want more output.
Optimal Tension Produces Efficient Force
- Muscles are elastic like a rubber band and require optimal tension to produce force efficiently.
- Too much or too little tension reduces effective force and wastes energy.