Incoprea Theory
Vol. XXIX · 109

Theory 73/Field programme/Exercise physiology

Training Response Tracks Baseline

The claim

Improvement in aerobic capacity from training is set by the ratio of baseline capacity to trainability, so the least fit improve most in absolute terms.

01Mechanism

Physiological reserve determines the size of the adaptation.

02Prediction

Response should track the ratio.

03Refutation

Response independent of baseline would remove reserve.