More Train, Less Pain; Engineering the Adaptable Athlete S5E2: Training Adaptations and Sport Specificity with Dr. Mike Camporini
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Dec 2, 2024 In this discussion, Dr. Mike Camporini, a physical therapist renowned for his work with professional baseball players, dives into the nuances of training adaptations and sport specificity. He contrasts training specificity with transfer, offering practical strategies to optimize performance through personalized approaches. Topics include the intricacies of the force-velocity curve and the importance of understanding neural adaptations. Camporini also emphasizes the need for tailored training based on individual goals, all while sharing insights into the environment's effect on performance.
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Specificity vs. Transfer
- There's no such thing as a general adaptation, only specific adaptations to imposed demands.
- Some adaptations are widely applicable to various activities, like aerobic system training for multiple sports.
Categorizing Adaptations
- Training adaptations fall into three categories: conditioning, movement, and force/power production.
- These categories overlap, as adaptations in one area can influence others, like hypertrophy affecting movement and conditioning.
Training Concepts vs. Adaptations
- Many people train abstract concepts, not actual adaptations. "Strength" is an abstract concept, encompassing various physiological phenomena.
- Specificity is crucial; "strength" can mean hypertrophy, neural drive, or other adaptations requiring different training approaches.