Patience in Performance: Delayed Gratification in Training

Magness & Marcus on Coaching by Steve Magness

Aug 11, 202658:38Health

Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus discuss the art and science of delayed training effects, arguing that training adaptations are non-linear, hard to quantify, and often misunderstood as quick “return on investment.” They...

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