Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tendons and Human Performance
06:31 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Variability
12:32 The Complexity of Connective Tissue
18:06 Innovative Approaches to Tendon Training
27:55 High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Training for Tendons
30:40 Understanding Tendon Strain in Endurance Athletes
33:21 Connective Tissue Behavior and Injury Prevention
36:52 The Role of Genetics and Abnormal Connective Tissue
39:45 Assessing and Training Connective Tissue
43:11 Restoring Normal Connective Tissue Architecture
46:59 Manipulating Load, Length, and Time for Adaptation
50:40 Dynamic vs. Static Training for Connective Tissue
54:12 Integrating Multiple Training Qualities
58:52 Programming for Adaptation, Not Just Exercises
Takeaways
- Taylor Starch has been in the strength and conditioning industry for about 15 years.
- His interest in tendons grew from personal injuries and working with military athletes.
- Understanding tendons requires recognizing their complexity and variability.
- Different tissues in the body respond to different types of training.
- Tendons need strain to gain strength and resilience.
- Training should not just focus on one position or angle.
- Low intensity durability is crucial for tendon health.
- High intensity repeatability helps in sustaining performance under strain.
- The bigger the base of connective tissue strength, the higher the peak performance.
- Innovative training methods can help address specific tendon issues effectively. Endurance athletes experience significant tendon strain but manage it effectively.
- Connective tissue behavior is crucial for injury prevention.
- Genetics play a role in tendon health and injury susceptibility.
- Assessing connective tissue is essential for understanding injury risk.
- Training should focus on restoring normal connective tissue architecture.
- Manipulating load, length, and time is key to adaptation.
- Static training is often overlooked in favor of dynamic work.
- Integrating multiple training qualities is necessary for performance.
- Understanding adaptations is more important than just knowing exercises.
- Progressive overload is essential for long-term connective tissue health.
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