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Obeanie1

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Like most other phenomena in this world, it is multifactorial. But I agree that one's genetic code is the biggest factor (nothing will make Priddis run faster).

But the point is, that is an uncontrollable factor. The factors such as dietary composition, sleep habits, social habits etc. which can be controlled warrant further study.

swooshacummings believes everything is controlled by the club (I don't think this is true), including which fruits and vegetables reside in the players' kitchens, and how they consume that produce (ie. do they eat some of the bioflavonoid-rich white pith from citrus fruits?)...

"In 1962, Dr. Robert Cragin used lemon-orange derived bioflavonoids on different groups of athletes in a double blind study. It was found that the athletes taking bioflavonoids experienced less
(sic) muscle and joint injuries than the control group. These athletes also recovered quicker from similar injuries than the group of athletes not taking the bioflavonoids. The addition of vitamin C to the bioflavonoids (as seen in citrus fruits) appeared to enhance these effects."

Darling has a unique diet that I'm not sure many others follow. Sure, they'd get advice, but do they heed it? Does the club check? Or do they simply measure outputs (training loads, skin-folds etc.) and retrospectively assess what the player is doing with their diet if there is an issue?
So are you like doing an assignment on this stuff but can't help but distract yourself on Big Footy instead of studying?:D
 

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So are you like doing an assignment on this stuff but can't help but distract yourself on Big Footy instead of studying?:D
Honestly, it would be good. I'm considering doing a master of public health next year. Nutrition, population health, biostats and epidemiology. Kind of my wheelhouse. Studying physiologically plausible (theoretical) determinants of health in a clinical setting (ie. with real world individuals, with real world implications such as in elite athletes) would be one of my ideal future careers.

Edit: Anyway, back to the thread. Did not mean to derail.
 

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I'm off from 22nd till 9th... any training sessions on in Jan?
I overheard someone say they finish on the 21st and come back on the 5th so there might be a session on the 6th (Friday)

Based on what they've been doing so far I'd say almost definitely they'll have an open session on the 9th which is probably unhelpful for you
 

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I overheard someone say they finish on the 21st and come back on the 5th so there might be a session on the 6th (Friday)

Based on what they've been doing so far I'd say almost definitely they'll have an open session on the 9th which is probably unhelpful for you
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Honestly, it would be good. I'm considering doing a master of public health next year. Nutrition, population health, biostats and epidemiology. Kind of my wheelhouse. Studying physiologically plausible (theoretical) determinants of health in a clinical setting (ie. with real world individuals, with real world implications such as in elite athletes) would be one of my ideal future careers.

Edit: Anyway, back to the thread. Did not mean to derail.
Train ing Thread derailed . :thumbsu: It works
 
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