Setting a time of 1:10.15 in a 100m event (typically breaststroke or backstroke depending on the heat) requires a near-perfect synchronization of power and efficiency. For Muntean, achieving this specific cadence suggests a mastery of the "marginal gains" philosophy: the turn was sharper, the underwater phase was longer, and the stroke rate remained consistent even as lactic acid began to set in during the final twenty meters. Anatomy of the Race
The early sets serve as a dynamic warm-up, while sets 7 through 10 push the muscles toward failure. 2. The Descent (Sets 10 back to 1) The Goal: Volume and Mental Toughness. Nastia Muntean Sets 1 10 1 15