The use of high carbohydrate diets, as well as supplementary intraworkout (or competition) carb intake, is popular in athletics. This is particularly true considering endurance sports. The major objectives with this practice are twofold. There is very little argument that this approach enhances performance for most athletes (we’ll dive more deeply into this later) but there exists considerable controversy if…
Hello Amazing Tribester! Even though we are still in October, we’re calling this week the first one in the third and final month of the Endurance Block. I’ve really been enjoying the workouts and challenges we’ve had in this portion of our Annual Training Plan, and I bet you have also. This week we’re going to be looking at several…
The ZesterFest! You know how Daddy likes a zesty sesh! And you do too. Well, forget about Oktoberfest…this week has 3 incredibly tasty tests (actually workouts). You’re going to go through some gears in locomotion, use some sustained power out on the field, and dive into some incredible volume work in the gym. All while having a hellagood time. There…
In this episode, we discuss the richness of relationships in our community, some unique perspectives on endurance training, and a recap of some recent elk hunts. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition…
Honestly, I’m not sure we should call this short piece an endurance training primer. It’s more of “a few thoughts about endurance training” type of thing. First, let’s define endurance. It’s unique among the 5 Capacities of Athleticism (along with strength, speed, power, and agility) in that it is complementary, or supportive, to the others. Endurance is certainly driven by…
Greetings Magnificent Tribe Member! We are now entering the second week of our third and final month in the endurance block! I’ve got some cool stuff for you. Thanks to many of you for reaching out with comments and questions…it’s always appreciated. We’re going to be using 3 workouts again this week. They’ll be unique in that they will provide…
It’s time for a deloading week. We are into the 4th and final week of the second of 3 months in our Endurance Block. Coming off those Key Performance Indicator tests you may feel like you need an easy week. But you also might be up for some zesty festivals. Regardless, endurance is the art of fatigue resistance and it’s…
Endurance…what it is and how to train for it! Everything you ever wanted to know about endurance training! Well, not quite. But this is a great show to help you gain a better understanding and appreciation of endurance. PK & I discuss the definition, upsides, downsides, and approaches to developing better endurance in Lifetime Athletes. This podcast was brought to…
Oh my my, Oh hell yes! Thank you Tom Petty! And thank YOU for being a durable Lifetime Athletic who is building endurance this month. This week we begin to accumulate volume in the aerobic fitness and muscular endurance realms. Simple stuff but more (lots) of it. Here is an interesting thing I’ve noticed over the last week. Endurance training…
Happy Labor Day and welcome to the Endurance Block! It’s always exceptionally exciting when we begin a new training block. Since we operate from an Annual Training Plan which balances strength, speed, power, agility, and endurance, we emphasize one component of athleticism every 2-3 months. It’s a great way to keep the year stimulating, and your training incredibly effective. Endurance…
Congratulations on making it to the completion of the Endurance Block. This week wraps up our concentration on fatigue resistance before we progress into an agility-based focus. As we deload this week, the workouts take on a more playful and casual attitude. Try to fit what you can around holiday travel and celebrating. Looking ahead, and just to give you…
Oh yea, it’s KPI test week! Since we are wrapping up the endurance block with this month, and it’s the 3rd week, it’s time to check the status of your awesomeness! This week features 3 unique workouts, each with a slightly different theme. Your challenge is to do at least two of the sessions twice in the week. The goal…
Wow! The Workouts of the Week are dynamic and oh so delightful! We are working on athletic fatigue resistance with 3 different setups, and putting together a great stimulus for the key components of durability and versatility. The serving suggestions for your feast of fabulous fitness include an aerobic session, a resistance routine, and a mobility experience. The goal is…
Wow! This is exciting! We’re in the middle of our Endurance block of training and in my estimation, October is perhaps the best month for getting outside and going long. The fall colors, light, and air are spectacular in most parts of the country. In keeping with the tradition of our Annual Training Plan, we are balancing some distance-focused training…
Congratulations on making it to the final week of September and our deloading week of training. You’ve completed the first month of this block and have tested your muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance. This week’s workouts should feel somewhat easy because we are in a consolidation phase where your body recovers and makes the adaptations from the harder work we did…
Oh my! It’s that zesty time in each 1/12th of the year (month) when we get to test and challenge ourselves a bit. In this first month of the endurance block, I’ve got a cool set of sessions ready for you. Your cardiorespiratory and muscular fatigue resistance will be assessed and enhanced simultaneously. Here’s how it’s going to work. Each…
Happy Labor Day Weekend! I salute the American worker and I salute YOU for all the work you’ve put into your training. As we settle into a fall pattern and begin to accumulate volume in the Endurance Block, we are making some adjustments to the workouts we did last week. You may feel a slight bump in fatigue. Make sure…
Welcome to the Endurance Block! This is going to be a great kickoff to Fall. We will be developing fatigue resistance in both cardiorespiratory efficiency and muscular force output. You’ll take the athletic versatility which you have built over the spring and summer and now add ALL DAY DURABILITY to your mojo! As many of you are already aware, I’m…
Training the endurance athlete is an intriguing topic. In this episode, we are going to take a look at athletes who are somewhat rhythm-dependent and who possess characteristics that give them high fatigue resistance. We’ll consider how to train these athletes for any sport or fitness pursuit, as well as considering how any athlete (including force-dominant and elastic beasts) can…
