Science Of Ultra Tendons And Sinews With Keith Baar, PhD
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Sep 21, 2017 
Keith Baar, leading expert on tendons and sinews, discusses the importance of connective tissue in muscles and tendons, nutritional support for tendons with gelatin and vitamin C, the impact of gender and estrogen on tendon stiffness, the role of BCAAs in muscle and tendon synthesis, methods for injury prevention in endurance runners, and the benefits of heavy weight training and lifting to failure.
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Strength Training for Injury Prevention
- Incorporate strength training to reduce injury risk by decreasing tendon stiffness.
- Use slow, heavy movements or isometrics to target specific muscles.
Training Frequency
- Daily isometrics and bi-weekly heavy lifting can help injury-prone athletes.
- Less frequent strength training may suffice for those with no injury history.
Adaptation Limits
- Tendons, ligaments, and bones adapt to exercise for only 5-10 minutes.
- Prolonged exercise fatigues these tissues, potentially increasing injury risk.