Neural Effects of Endurance Training & Natural Movement Systems | Nervous System Training Ep. 12
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🎙️ Episode 12 — Nervous System Training Podcast Endurance athletes are breaking down. Natural movers are getting weird. Let’s break it all down. In this episode, we explore how the nervous system handles long-distance endurance efforts, and whether the latest “natural movement” systems are actually helping athletes adapt — or just making things more chaotic. From ultramarathons to tree climbing barefoot, we break down training styles from Carlos Condit, Leo Primal, and Conor McGregor’s Ido Portal era — and what really matters when it comes to resilience, variability, and long-term movement health. Why VO2 max isn’t the full story in endurance
How nervous system fatigue sneaks up on high-output athletes
What natural movement systems actually train
Barefoot training, Animal Flow, and movement chaos
The difference between adaptation and aesthetics
00:00 – Intro: Why this episode is for endurance athletes 02:00 – Nervous system vs. cardiovascular fatigue 06:30 – What VO2 max misses about adaptation 10:45 – Carlos Condit’s barefoot approach 14:00 – Leo Primal & climbing-based strength 17:15 – Where natural movement breaks down 22:40 – Animal Flow: show or substance? 27:00 – Conor McGregor’s Ido Portal phase 30:15 – Chaos input vs. clean control 34:00 – Adaptability, resilience & the future of training 38:00 – Final thoughts & listener submissions Follow & connect: Instagram — @nervoussystemtrainingpodcast Email — [email protected] Host — @quality_values Featuring — @quintin.torres36 #NervousSystemTraining #NaturalMovement #EnduranceTraining #CarlosCondit #LeoPrimal #IdoPortal #BarefootTraining #AnimalFlow #SportsPerformance #FightPodcast What We Cover:Timestamps
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