Training Fundamentals Part 1

In this episode Pete discusses some fundamental concepts related to training to establish a common baseline of knowledge. In order to design useful training and nutrition plans, these fundamental aspects need to be understood.

Topics covered include:

Homeostasis and Allostasis

Health and Fitness

Why athletes are not good role models for health

Stress and Stress Dosage

General Adaptation Syndrome and Stress-Response-Adaptation

Training is more than just muscular development

Training effects

The Law of Diminishing Returns

Performance vs Fitness