To truly reap the benefits of exercise, training and recovery, I think it so important to have background knowledge in the basics of Exercise Science.
There has been countless text books, articles and studies completed on this subject. In fact, the topic of Exercise Science is the basis of University grants and study programs. Many Universities have Human Performance labs. There are also countless training facilities that study human exercise at the highest level imaginable. Not to mention the labs in the animal world as well. Studying the effects of exercise is big business!! How do you think the Elite Athletes of the world and their coaches get their information and training tips?
How is your knowledge? Where do you go for advice? What is your background in exercise? Even though I have a Physical Education Degree, teach Sports Medicine, manage an Athletic Department and have numerous coaching and sports medicine related certifications and courses under my belt, I am always updating my knowledge and understanding of Exercise Science.
I have provided a link to a great (short) article I found that briefly speaks of “The Science Behind Your Workout”. Basically, the article gives the basic information of these topics:
- The Principle Of Individual Differences
- The Principle of Overload
- The Principle of Progression
- The Principle of Adaptation
- The Principle of Use/Disuse
- The Principle of Specificity
It is so important to understand what is happening to your body when you are breaking down muscle tissue and building it back up. The Stick can help!
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