Can we, as mere humans, achieve any level of reptilian brutality?
The answer is obviously yes. The Yeti did it and so can you – if you’re willing to eschew overall fitness for a brutal, singular goal. In a twisted sense, I still respect this, even if I don’t openly recommend it. Fortunately, rather than waiting thousands of years, individual humans can acquire a degree of specialization within a matter of weeks. They’re not genetic mutations, but rather physical adaptations. In fact, I think one of the reasons humans have survived to dominate the planet – aside from intelligence – is our amazing adaptability. By asking one’s body to perform specific tasks, the structures and metabolic pathways actually change to meet the need. So, Mr. Alien observer, starting with a ho-hum middle-of-the road template isn’t so bad on a planet with radically varying environments. Anaerobically, development of strength and speed come from, well, using one’s strength and speed. High intensity interval training (I enjoy outdoor morning sprints to break up treadmill monoto
