About this episode
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. Gaspar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasparepro/?hl=en Gaspar on Twitter: https://x.com/gasparepro Gaspar's Email: gasparepro@gmail.com Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-150-tendons-with-gaspar-epro/