Human Energy Systems: Phosphagen, Glycolytic, and Oxidative Explained
The human body relies on three primary energy systems—phosphagen, glycolytic, and oxidative—to continuously regenerate ATP for muscle contraction,...
By Jordan
Category: Fitness & Performance
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Athletic Peak: When Do Strength, Endurance, and Skill Max Out?
Peak athletic performance varies by physical attribute and sport, generally occurring between late teens and late 30s, with endurance and skill-based ...
By Hart
Zwift Climbing: Training, Tactics, and Optimization for Better Performance
Improving Zwift climbing performance involves enhancing your power-to-weight ratio, utilizing structured training, mastering in-game tactics, and opti...
By Hart
High Step Climbing: Improving Strength, Power, Flexibility, and Balance
Improving high step climbing requires a holistic approach focusing on developing lower body strength, power, flexibility, and balance in key muscle gr...
By Jordan
Reaction Time: Strategies, Training, and Lifestyle Factors for Improvement
Improving reaction time involves a multifaceted approach targeting sensory processing, cognitive function, and neuromuscular efficiency through specif...
By Jordan
Caffeine and Myostatin: Understanding Its Impact on Muscle Growth and Performance
Current scientific evidence in humans does not strongly support that caffeine significantly lowers myostatin levels at typical consumption doses, desp...
By Hart
Alcohol and Lifting: Impacts on Muscle Growth, Recovery, and Performance
There is no 'best' alcohol for lifting as all alcohol consumption negatively impacts athletic performance, recovery, and muscle growth, making minimiz...
By Hart
Strength and Speed: The Nuanced Relationship, How They Interact, and Training Strategies
While increased strength is foundational for speed by enabling higher force production, true speed also critically depends on the rate of force applic...
By Jordan
Phosphocreatine: Role, Performance Benefits, Recovery, and Cognitive Support
Phosphocreatine rapidly regenerates ATP, boosting muscular power, strength, and recovery during intense activity, alongside potential cognitive and ne...
By Alex
