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Dr. Charlie Weingroff: Steroids in Sports, Powerlifting, & PT

Trensparent with Nyle Nayga

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Harnessing Resistance for Optimal Muscle Recovery

Setting resistance levels high during training can effectively boost recovery for athletes, especially those engaged in strength and explosive workouts. As high-intensity training depletes mitochondria, it's crucial to follow up with recovery protocols that cater to muscle performance and energy restoration. Different workout modalities such as lightweight slow, heavyweight slow, and lightweight fast target various muscle adaptations and encourage the development of sarcoplasm—the fluid within muscles that supports mitochondrial health. Enhancing mitochondrial presence outside the muscle is vital for athletes involved in high-intensity interval training or activities requiring rapid bursts of energy, as it aids in maintaining performance through efficient energy turnover.

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