The post explores the concepts of fatigue resistance and fatigue tolerance in endurance athletes. Fatigue resistance is the physiological ability to delay fatigue onset, while fatigue tolerance relates to enduring discomfort during performance. Understanding these concepts helps athletes tailor training strategies, optimizing both their physical capacity and mental resilience for better endurance performance.
Imagine your muscles as bustling cities, constantly demanding supplies like oxygen and fuel, and needing an efficient way to get rid of waste. Now picture the roads leading into and out of these cities. For endurance athletes, the more roads, the better the traffic flow. But what if your "roads" are sparse, creating bottlenecks that … Continue reading Endurance Explained: Capillarization – Maximizing Your Muscle’s Road Network
