Training & adaptation
How does the body adapt to training?
The cycle of stress, recovery and adaptation — and the idea of supercompensation.
Broadly supportedEducational overview
Training is a stress; the improvement happens during recovery, as the body adapts to handle that stress better next time.
Getting the balance right is central to progressing without breaking down.
What we understand in general terms
- Adaptation happens during recovery, not during the session itself.
- Repeated cycles of appropriate stress and recovery drive long-term gains.
- Too little recovery undermines the adaptation.
Open questions
- How to time hard sessions and recovery for an individual.
- How to measure readiness reliably.
Evidence
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