Exercise Physiology

Supercompensation Principle Explained: An In-Depth Guide

Last updated on May 11, 2025

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Pushing your limits in ultra marathons demands more than just grit; it requires smart training grounded in science. Ever wonder how your body actually gets stronger between those brutal training runs? Or why sometimes more training leads to worse performance? The answer lies in a core concept of exercise physiology: supercompensation. It’s the biological magic … Read more

Ultimate TRIMP Guide: Training Impulse for Runners Explained

Last updated on May 11, 2025

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TRIMP Explained: The Ultimate Guide to Training Impulse for Optimizing Athletic Performance Fellow runners, let’s cut to the chase. We pour our hearts, souls, and countless hours into this pursuit. We meticulously plan our miles, chase down paces, and dream of that finish line feeling. But we all know the razor’s edge we tread: push … Read more