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TRAINING INTRODUCTION |
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We have always been bombarded with all sorts of information related to training. Luckily, there are scientists dedicated to helping us improve our training and fitness level.
The information provided by the people in the white coats is reliable, since it’s research based and lab tested however, the fact that the research is conducted in a perfect environment, created in a lab, makes it fail to achieve the highest accuracy points.
On the other hand, there is also an information source that is based on personal experience. It is empirical by nature nevertheless, it is accurate for the person involved in the process since, this person would swear, it works for him/her.
Definitely, individuality and environmental factors need to be addressed at the time when releasing lab-tested info or prescribing fitness programs.
In my opinion, empirically collected data should be evaluated and included as a valuable addition to the research based data. The empirical data has an added bonus, since it has been discovered by regular people, through real life trial and error, in their life long fitness quest.
The point I want to relay is to make you to realize that even though scientific research has moved us forward in sport and training, beyond what was historically thought possible, your opinion counts at the time when designing your training regimen. Remember that throughout your years of training you have come to learn key facts about yourself, that at least for you, continue to be so, regardless of what the research says.
So next time, when you evaluate research based information sources do not just digest and assimilate everything. Question yourself, try to see it from your own perspective and keep an open mind when discussing it with someone else.
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