So let’s say I had aqcuired a young tortoise, and wanted it to eventually be fast. Could I strap a weight on a rope to its shell and gradually increase the weight a few grams every week or month until I have the fastest tortoise in the world?

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    7 hours ago

    The turtle would get stronger, but strength wouldn’t necessarily have to translate to speed. It might go the same speed, just more easily 🤷‍♂️

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      5 hours ago

      Gotta tune your turtle for more horsepower, not more torque.

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      Maybe a strawberry on a fishing pole strapped in front of it too then?

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      Do non-human animals get more physically fit from working out?