Why do endurance athletes perform better after exhaustion, while power athletes decline? How does muscle coordination impact warm-ups and performance? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Boullosa and Dr. Olli Tikkanen dive deep into the science behind exercise physiology, muscle activation, and evolutionary adaptations in sports performance.
Dr. Boullosa shares findings from his studies on how endurance-trained and strength-trained athletes respond differently to high-intensity squats and prolonged running. They discuss the role of warm-ups in improving neuromuscular activation and how whole-body exercises impact metabolic efficiency. The conversation also explores the evolutionary significance of fatigue, explaining how it serves as a protective mechanism to maintain homeostasis and regulate energy expenditure. The episode concludes with insights into personalized training load management and injury risk in elite sports, particularly in high-demand schedules like professional soccer.
This episode is packed with valuable information for sports scientists, coaches, and athletes who want to optimize training and recovery. Learn how different physiological responses shape performance and how evolutionary insights can guide smarter training decisions.
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