Science Of Ultra Tendons And Sinews With Keith Baar, PhD
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Sep 21, 2017 
Keith Baar, leading expert on tendons and sinews, discusses the importance of connective tissue in muscles and tendons, nutritional support for tendons with gelatin and vitamin C, the impact of gender and estrogen on tendon stiffness, the role of BCAAs in muscle and tendon synthesis, methods for injury prevention in endurance runners, and the benefits of heavy weight training and lifting to failure.
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Lateral Force Transmission
- Lateral force transmission distributes muscle force to connective tissue, not just along muscle fibers.
- This explains how muscles function as a unit and reduces damage.
Stiffness Balance
- Stiff connective tissue in muscle protects fibers, while tendon stiffness absorbs shock.
- A balance is crucial, as overly stiff tendons increase muscle injury risk.
Strength Training for Injury Prevention
- Incorporate strength training to reduce injury risk by decreasing tendon stiffness.
- Use slow, heavy movements or isometrics to target specific muscles.