Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research and Personal Insights
02:58 Exploring Tendon Development in Infants
05:42 The Berlin Method: Training Older Adults
09:01 Understanding Muscle Strength and Stability in Older Adults
11:40 Challenges in Calf Muscle Growth
14:31 The Mechanics of Tendon Adaptation
17:21 Cyclical Loading and Its Importance
20:39 Tendon Creep and Muscle Fatigue
23:26 The Role of Resting Length in Tendon Strain
26:02 Investigating Overtraining and Tendon Health
29:12 Conclusion and Future Directions in Tendon Research
43:26 Understanding the Berlin Method Frequency
47:13 Tendon Recovery and Training Volume
49:32 Mechanics of Tendon Strain and Recovery
53:41 Optimal Ranges for Tendon Strain
58:23 Research Insights on Tendon Strain Measurements
01:02:00 Individual Differences in Tendon Training
01:06:26 Training Approaches for Achilles and Calf Strength
01:11:26 Gender Differences in Tendon Training
01:14:46 Mechanotransduction in Developing Tendons
01:18:35 Future Directions in Tendon Research

Takeaways

Gaspar Epro is a senior lecturer and track and field coach.
Tendons adapt to training, but the mechanisms are complex.
The Berlin Method emphasizes high loads for tendon adaptation.
Muscle strength is important, but technique and application matter more.
Calf muscles are notoriously difficult to grow in strength.
Tendons require time to recover and adapt to training loads.
Creep studies on tendons are often conducted in mechanical settings, not in vivo.
Tendon strain measurements can vary significantly based on methodology.
Individual differences in tendon response necessitate personalized training.
Females may experience different tendon adaptations compared to males.

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