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The Capacity–Fatigue Balance Model

The Capacity–Fatigue Balance Model

The Capacity–Fatigue Balance ModelCombat Fitness
Published on: 22/01/2026

The Capacity–Fatigue Balance Model explains how physical capacity and accumulated fatigue interact to determine performance readiness and adaptation, guiding training decisions to optimize stress, recovery, and output.

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Why More Training Is Not Always Better

Why More Training Is Not Always Better

Why More Training Is Not Always BetterCombat Fitness
Published on: 22/01/2026

Why more training is not always better explains how excessive volume or intensity can impair adaptation, increase fatigue, and elevate injury risk when recovery and readiness are not balanced with stress.

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What Is Training Load?

What Is Training Load?

What Is Training Load?Combat Fitness
Published on: 22/01/2026

Training load is the cumulative physical stress placed on an athlete from training and operational activity, reflecting volume, intensity, frequency, and recovery demands.

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