Training Fundamentals Part 1

In this episode Pete discusses some fundamental concepts related to training to establish a common baseline of knowledge. In order to design useful training and nutrition plans, these fundamental aspects need to be understood. Topics covered include: - Homeostasis and Allostasis - Health and Fitness - Why athletes are not good role models for health - Stress and Stress Dosage - General Adaptation Syndrome and Stress-Response-Adaptation - Training is more than just muscular development - Training effects - The Law of Diminishing Returns - Performance vs Fitness