Inducing Genes versus Maximizing Gene Expression
Wiggins wins the time trial at the London
Olympics. At the age of 20 he was
winning in the track, where the only way to increase velocity is by increasing
cadence. Wiggins transformed himself genetically
by inducing
genes that could help pedaling at high cadence; he just needed time
on the bike to win the Tour the France.
At the same time, he was learning more about the peloton. The next step was to maximize the gene induction
that he had produced while practicing cadence on the track; and this is done
with long hours on the road keeping what was induced manifested through
technique and cadence. Inducing genes is
the job to accomplish before the age of 20 if you want to be like Wiggins.
Gene induction is the job done with Armstrong as
pointed out by Edward Coyle and it is translated as PEDALING EFFICIENCY.
Although during all laboratory measures of mechanical
efficiency, cycling cadence was held constant at 85 rpm, this individual’s
freely chosen cycling cadence during time trial racing of 30- to 60-min
duration increased progressively during this 7-yr period from 85–95 rpm to
105–110 rpm. This increase in freely chosen revolutions per minute when cycling
at high intensity is indeed consistent with increases in type I muscle fibers
because cyclists with a higher percentage of type I fibers choose a higher pedaling
cadence when exercising at high power outputs (22). Although this may initially
seem paradoxical, higher cycling cadence serves to both bring muscle fiber
contraction velocity closer to that of maximum power and reduce the muscle and
pedaling force required for each cycling stroke. Keep in mind that when
exercising at a given rate of oxidative metabolism, an 8% increase in
mechanical efficiency will result in 8% more muscle power and force development
on the pedals when cycling cadence is held constant. As cycling efficiency
increases due to increased percentage of type I muscle fibers, it is possible
that increased power is manifested by increasing cycling cadence (i.e.,
velocity) rather than increasing the muscle forces directed to the pedals. This
approach appears to produce less sensation of effort relative to muscular
strength (27). Therefore, it is likely that the increases in freely chosen
cycling cadence displayed over the years by this Tour de France champion
reflect his increased mechanical efficiency, agreeing with the pattern expected
to result from muscle fiber conversion from type II to type I.
Nowadays is not enough maximizing genes; we need to
induce genes in order to maximize performance.
Translated differently what I said, do not expect to have an athlete
with the full speed and just add mileage after DISCOVERING HIM or HER. You have to INDUCE THE GOING FAST GENES by
increasing cadence and improving technique.
Guennadi Tourestki puts it more elegantly: “10,000 hours in the water
are needed to discover talent.” And for that same reason, PLEASE EDUCATED THE
KID first to be able to induce genes.
Wiggins could improve from what we see from his interview; fortunately,
he got the genes induced on time or after a break from his self.
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