All articles tagged with #training load
A study suggests that resistance training load does not significantly influence hypertrophy, emphasizing individual genetic differences and the importance of training effort over specific load or rep ranges. The discussion highlights that consistent effort, proper technique, and overall lifestyle factors like diet and sleep are more crucial for muscle growth than the exact training protocol.
Apple's new Training Load and Vitals app for WatchOS, currently in beta, offers features for endurance athletes like effort rating and overnight vitals tracking. While the Training Load system allows for post-workout adjustments and better accounts for long, low-heart-rate activities, it has some quirks like not learning from past logs and not showing exact values. The Vitals app tracks overnight metrics but needs improvements in responsiveness to poor sleep. Overall, the features are promising but require tweaks before the final release.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 impresses with its affordability and features, offering a more readable AMOLED touch display, improved heart rate sensor, and multi-GNSS tracking. While it lacks certain advanced metrics like Training Load, which is available on pricier models, the Forerunner 165 still delivers accurate results for steps, heart rate, GPS, and elevation gain. The absence of Training Load, a crucial feature for tracking workout intensity, is a notable drawback, especially considering that the device may have the capability to provide this data. Despite this limitation, the Forerunner 165 remains a compelling option for runners seeking a budget-friendly yet capable smartwatch.