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Iron Culture

Ep 316 - Lengthened Biased Training: Time To Cut Bait?

Feb 26, 2025
Join a lively discussion on the effects of intense training as the hosts share personal anecdotes of bruises and the toll on their bodies. They analyze the upcoming NFL combine and its athletic wonders, while delving into the intricacies of lengthened-biased training. Caution is urged regarding research interpretation, emphasizing the value of proper statistical understanding. The balance between empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks in fitness is explored, along with exciting insights on protein intake and muscle training dynamics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Intense training regimens can yield significant performance improvements, but they also raise health concerns like blood pressure impacts.
  • The upcoming NFL combine exemplifies exceptional athletic capabilities, necessitating specialized training to prepare for such remarkable performances.

Deep dives

Training Volume and Health Implications

Training nine times a week is discussed, highlighting the physiological responses this intense regimen incites, including noticeable bruising from burst blood vessels, often seen in serious weightlifters. While this may seem excessive, it's framed as splitting up training volume for more frequent workouts rather than fewer, more strenuous sessions. Notably, even with the same total workload, the speaker experiences significant improvements in personal records, indicating the potential benefits of this approach when monitored carefully. This practice does raise health concerns, particularly regarding the potential impact on blood pressure and overall cardiovascular health.

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