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  • Strength gains become more challenging as you progress, becoming slower and less consistent over time.
  • It's normal for strength gains to slow down; adjust training expectations and stay consistent rather than frequently changing programs.
  • The naturalistic fallacy in fitness suggests 'natural' is better and 'artificial' is worse, which is an oversimplification. Each case should be judged on its own merits.
  • Muscle mass and strength are crucial for power generation, akin to the body and engine of a race car respectively.
  • Power training is most effective for already strong individuals and should be viewed as a fine-tuning mechanism.
  • Muscle recovery and growth rates vary; training frequency should be adjusted based on individual muscle response.
  • Future blog posts by Dr. Israetel will delve deeper into these topics, with updates to be shared on social media platforms.

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