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Strength training and Muscle building / Re: Periodisation
Last post by Llama -
Huh, th
Quote from: Trusylver – on
It could be that strength relies on a mix of hypertrophy and neural adaptation rather than all hypertrophy
That should be true based on what we know about the body but I would've expected that athletes training for maximum strength in the specific lifts they compete in would get the best neural adaptation for that through training exactly that while balanced hypertrophy might require a bit more variety but it's exactly the opposite. Goes to show how little I know!
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General Discussion / Re: New Icons
Last post by Cate -
They’re not working for me I’m afraid! I sent you a message showing what I get when trying to add one.
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Off Topic / Re: Healthy Pets
Last post by Cate -
Cute. Archie would eat as much wallaby poo as he could if I let him!
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Off Topic / Re: Healthy Pets
Last post by Trusylver -
Our family guinea pig has an alternative non PC name "fatty" he begs for treats from everybody who walks past him, and purrs when fed. Often managing to get extra treats when a family member is unaware he has already been fed something tasty in addition to his hay which is needed for his good health.
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Strength training and Muscle building / Re: Periodisation
Last post by Trusylver -
Quote from: Llama – on
Interesting. Curious to learn whether there's an actual difference between strength and hypertrophy regarding periodization or if strength training research is just further along. Time will tell, I guess.

The studies for hypertrophy and periodisation around half have come back as no difference and half in favour of periodisation. It could be that strength relies on a mix of hypertrophy and neural adaptation rather than all hypertrophy. It is well known that a lot of bodybuilders look strong with a lot of muscle mass but often they are not particularly strong.
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Off Topic / Re: Healthy Pets
Last post by Cate -
Why is that do you think? I think it's important that we all eat healthy & we are responsible for our own health & wellbeing. Our pets can't feed themselves of course & are totally dependant on us & we are responsible for their wellbeing. We are all deserving of good nutrition.