There is More to Training Volume than Sets Per Week | Ep. 47

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There is More to Training Volume than Sets Per Week | Ep. 47

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Thanks for tuning in to the Data Driven Strength Podcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:50 How does the relative change in training volume influence outcomes?

Link to papers discussed:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108724/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32058362/

https://courses.data-drivenstrength.com/nutrition-course

Be sure to sign up to the training takeaway newsletter:

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Link to Individualized Programming + Self Coaching Toolkit Product Page:

https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/individualized-programming

To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching:

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