Understanding the Human Body Under Stress
Exercise physiology examines how the body responds and adapts to physical exertion. Key variables such as oxygen uptake, heart rate, lactate threshold, and muscle fiber composition guide training prescription.
By understanding these physiological responses, practitioners can tailor programs that maximize adaptation while minimizing fatigue and injury risk.
Periodization and Load Management
One of the most influential applications of sports science is periodization—the structured variation of training load over time. Periodized programs balance intensity, volume, and recovery to ensure peak performance at erotic critical moments.
Load monitoring tools, including heart rate variability and perceived exertion scales, allow for individualized adjustments based on an athlete’s readiness.