Why You're Stronger Than People with Bigger Muscles: Understanding True Strength
True strength is a complex interplay of neurological efficiency, muscle fiber composition, biomechanics, skill, connective tissue strength, training a...
By Jordan
Category: Fitness & Exercise Science
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Orangetheory Afterburn: Understanding EPOC, How It Works, and Its Benefits
The physiological phenomenon marketed by Orangetheory as "afterburn" is real, scientifically known as Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumptio...
By Jordan
Rock Climbing: Isometric, Concentric, and Eccentric Muscle Contractions
Rock climbing is not purely isometric, but a complex activity integrating isometric strength for holding positions, concentric power for upward moveme...
By Jordan
Isometric vs. Anaerobic: Understanding Muscle Contractions and Energy Systems
Isometric describes a type of muscle contraction where force is generated without changing muscle length, while anaerobic refers to a metabolic pathwa...
By Hart
MET Cost: Understanding Calculation, Benefits, and Practical Applications
MET cost is calculated using a standardized formula that incorporates an activity's Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) value, an individual's body wei...
By Hart
