Dynamic Resistance Using Tonal vs. Free Weights for Muscle Gain (Troy Taylor) | Ep 268

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How can dynamic resistance change the way you build muscle? Are free weights holding you back in certain lifts? Could technology offer a safer and more efficient way to train without compromising results?
Philip (@witsandweights) dives deep into the science of strength training with Troy Taylor, Senior Director of Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy shares his expertise from analyzing data on over 200 billion pounds lifted, offering a fascinating perspective on how dynamic resistance, like that provided by Tonal, compares to traditional free weights for muscle activation, hypertrophy, and strength development.
Explore how technology can enhance your training with real-time resistance adjustments, eccentric overload, and accommodating resistance—all while ensuring safety and efficiency. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or starting, this will expand your understanding of resistance training science and innovation.
Today, you’ll learn all about:

2:21 How Tonal differs from free weights
7:12 Tonal features: Spotters, eccentric loading, and tracking
13:28 Who benefits most from Tonal’s capabilities
16:43 Strength training data analysis and trends
23:32 Why older adults can see faster strength improvements
25:28 Morning workouts and their impact on consistency
27:23 Tracking gains and hypertrophy progress
31:59 Program customization and progressive overload
34:56 Customized weight training, fatigue, and recovery needs
41:42 Leveraging lengthened partials and eccentric overload
47:22 Tonal’s new Training Lab launch in NYC
49:04 Outro
Episode resources:

• Instagram: @strengthsciencetroy
• Website: tonal.com
• Training Lab: tonaltraininglab.com
• Facebook: @TonalStrong
• Youtube: @TonalStrong
  

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Capíttulos

1. Dynamic Resistance Using Tonal vs. Free Weights for Muscle Gain (Troy Taylor) | Ep 268 (00:00:00)

2. Dynamic vs Free Weight Training Comparison (00:00:01)

3. Tonal (00:07:51)

4. Strength Training Consistency and Progress (00:18:06)

5. Progress and Consistency in Fitness (00:22:59)

6. Strength Training Program Customization and Progression (00:32:49)

7. Customized Fitness Programs and Progressive Overload (00:38:39)

8. Tonal Training Lab Opens in NYC (00:47:31)