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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 6 MIN

Why can't I do that 11th press-up?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

This time on Question of the Week, James Tytko is being given a mental work-out thanks to this listener question on muscle fatigue. We learn about the biological reactions which govern intense exercise from Andy Jones, Professor of Applied Physiology at the University of Exeter... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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