Fatigue, Recovery, and Performance: What Athletes Need to Know - Dr. Daniel Boullosa (Pt1)

2025-01-31

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How does fatigue help protect our bodies, and why does it matter for athletes? Can understanding evolutionary biology improve training and recovery? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Boullosa and Dr. Olli Tikkanen discuss the science of fatigue, performance optimization, and personalized training strategies. Dr. Boullosa explains how different types of athletes respond to endurance and strength exercises, highlighting the role of warm-ups in improving muscle activation. They explore the evolutionary function of...

How does fatigue help protect our bodies, and why does it matter for athletes? Can understanding evolutionary biology improve training and recovery? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Boullosa and Dr. Olli Tikkanen discuss the science of fatigue, performance optimization, and personalized training strategies.

Dr. Boullosa explains how different types of athletes respond to endurance and strength exercises, highlighting the role of warm-ups in improving muscle activation. They explore the evolutionary function of fatigue as a protective mechanism and its impact on motivation, performance, and recovery. The conversation also covers how elite athletes manage training loads and recovery in sports like professional football, where intense match schedules leave little room for traditional training. Dr. Boullosa shares insights from his research on clinical populations, investigating the effects of physical activity on conditions such as depression, hypertension, and HIV.

This episode provides valuable knowledge for researchers, coaches, and athletes looking to enhance performance while minimizing injury risks. Tune in to learn how evolutionary science and personalized training approaches can optimize both sports and clinical outcomes.

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