On Human Performance by Evan Peikon

On Human Performance by Evan Peikon

Exercise Physiology

Beyond VO2: Understanding the Relationship Between Cardiovascular Function and Performance
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A New Direction For Human Performance
The Problem With Modern Exercise Science
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Combating Heat Stress For Maximal Performance
Anyone who has ever competed in a sport in the heat knows how seemingly quick it can sap your muscle's ability to produce force.
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Nitric Oxide's Role In Health And Performance
The Two Gas Respiratory Cycle
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Neurovascular Coupling, Cerebral Oxygenation, and Endurance Performance
Muscle Oxygen Kinetics During Exercise
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Mind The [Arteriovenous Oxygen Concentration] Gap
An individual’s VO2max represents the maximum integrated capacity of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and muscular system to uptake, transport, and…
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How Does Stroke Volume Increase?
Physiological Adaptations to Chronic Training Loads
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Mitochondrial DNA, Maximal Oxygen Consumption, and Efficiency
For decades mitochondria have been seen as nothing more than microscopic cellular powerhouses.
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The Physiology Of A Sub 2-Hour Marathon
The four primary determinants of distance running performance are as follows:
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Transforming Genotypes Into Phenotypes
The Relationship Between Genetics, Innate Performance Potential, and Trainability
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Genetic Influences On Muscle Oxygen Kinetics & Performance
SNPS, Muscle Fiber Composition, and Talent Identification
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