In every action, there is a postive and a negative reaction

I have been preparing for my King Sports International Level 1 and have come across this wonderful and enlightening statement. " In every action, there is a postive and negative reaction".

To give an illustration, imagine the training program of an endurance runner. He runs longer distances to create that "aerobic base" (if there is such a thing). He increases the volume of his training rather than the intensity as he believes that running longer and not faster is the key to winning in an endurance event. The positive effect is that he can run longer distances but the negative effect is that there will be increased injury risk due to repetitive stress.

Another illustration would be the footwear issue. You buy a running shoe with excellent padding. However, due to the increase in padding, you run with your heels rather than the balls of your feet. This repetitive impact causes plantar fascitis, IT band and patella femoral issues.

In order to reduce the negative impact of training, focus on injury prevention. I.e. get a coach to advise you on running mechanics. Focus on increasing intensity rather than volume as endurance is a function of recovery ability.



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