We Are Nowhere Close to the Limits of Athletic Performance

We Are Nowhere Close to the Limits of Athletic Performance

8/21/2016

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http://m.nautil.us/issue/39/sport/we-are-nowhere-close-to-the-limits-of-athletic-performance?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits

summary

This article discusses the limits of athletic performance and challenges the notion that we have reached the peak of human physical capabilities. It argues that despite the impressive athletic achievements we have witnessed, such as Usain Bolt's record-breaking sprinting times, we are still far from reaching our biological limits. The article explores the various factors that contribute to athletic performance, including genetics, training techniques, and nutrition. It also highlights the potential for advancements in technology and science to push the boundaries of what is currently considered possible. Ultimately, the author suggests that there are still vast untapped possibilities for future athletic achievements.

tags

athletic performance ꞏ sports science ꞏ limits of human performance ꞏ physical abilities ꞏ human potential ꞏ sports technology ꞏ training methods ꞏ sports psychology ꞏ biomechanics ꞏ exercise physiology ꞏ sports nutrition ꞏ sports medicine ꞏ performance enhancement ꞏ performance analysis ꞏ sports training ꞏ sports research ꞏ sports engineering ꞏ elite athletes ꞏ sports performance ꞏ sports genetics ꞏ sports biomechanics ꞏ sports injuries ꞏ sports rehabilitation ꞏ sports coaching ꞏ sports data analysis ꞏ sports performance measurement ꞏ sports innovation ꞏ sports equipment ꞏ sports doping ꞏ sports industry ꞏ sports culture ꞏ sports sociology ꞏ sports philosophy ꞏ sports ethics ꞏ sports history ꞏ sports evolution ꞏ sports competition ꞏ sports trends ꞏ sports motivation ꞏ sports talent identification