The Tactical Athlete Performance Pyramid

Framework Overview
The Tactical Athlete Performance Pyramid is a hierarchical model that organizes physical qualities from foundational capacities to task-specific performance. It emphasizes readiness and durability over peak output.

Base Layer: Aerobic Capacity & Tissue Tolerance
The foundation consists of aerobic capacity and tissue tolerance. These support recovery, repeated effort, and long-term resilience. Without this base, higher-intensity qualities cannot be sustained.

Middle Layer: Strength, Power, and Work Capacity
This layer includes maximal strength, power production, and work capacity. These qualities enable force production and task execution under load.

Top Layer: Task-Specific Capability
The top layer represents the ability to apply physical qualities in real-world tasks under fatigue, stress, and uncertainty.

Common Errors
Skipping foundational layers in favor of task simulation often leads to breakdown or inconsistent performance.

Key Takeaway
Tactical performance depends on building upward from foundational capacity rather than attempting to shortcut readiness.

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