Episode 5: Training at the Right Intensity As an athlete, it’s important to understand the difference between objective and subjective measures of pacing when it comes to improving your performance. Objective measures of pacing are quantifiable measures, such as your race time for a certain distance. You can
Episode 6: Conditional Progressions The fitness landscape is filled with misconceptions, often perpetuated by marketing campaigns that promise quick and effortless results. The truth is, there are no shortcuts to achieving optimal fitness. It requires dedication, hard work, and the right training approach. One effective method that
Episode 7: Exercise Mastery Exercise mastery is a crucial aspect of optimizing your workouts and reaching your fitness goals. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of exercise mastery and how to achieve it. First and foremost, safety should be a priority when performing any exercise.
5 Tips on how to train as you age As we age, our bodies change, and we may find that our athletic performance is not quite what it used to be. You can still train effectively and safely, even as you cross the 40-year-old threshold. Here are five tips
Mesocycles vs. Macrocycles in Strength and Conditioning As athletes, regardless of level, we are always in pursuit of unlocking our full potential and reaching new heights. One key aspect to achieving these goals is understanding the role of mesocycles and macrocycles in strength and conditioning. In this blog post,
Aesthetics vs. Performance In today’s fitness world, there’s a growing debate between focusing on aesthetics (the show horse) versus performance (the racehorse). The harsh reality is that there’s a big difference between looking in shape and being in shape. When people say they want to get in shape, they
In the world of fitness, progression is the key to success. Progression means making something harder, and it is essential to make progress in your training. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, faster, or more fit, progression is the defining hallmark of training. There are three ways to progress
Assessing Operational Readiness The Harbinger is our military physical fitness assessment. At any given time of the year the operator should be able to pass this assessment. Not only does this test show whether or not the individual is physically prepared for duty but also identifies which physical attributes need
The Front Squat is a great exercise, but it does require a good amount of wrist mobility. Ideally, you can set up in a good front rack position which has direct carryover to the clean. Although ideal, it’s not necessary. Some athletes will have enough discomfort in the
All too often we athletes come to us with simply too many goals. We hear things like this way too often: “I want to put on muscle mass, burn fat, and get stronger and faster.” In today’s video we address an athlete’s question about combining multiple goals into
