Five Ways to Prepare for a Competition
1. Get a coach or follow a generic program
If you are serious about competing and want to do your absolute best get on a program that you believe will help to get the results you wish for. Pick one that suits you, there is no point following an elite program if you are only just starting and haven’t mastered all the movements. Pick the right scale for your level. Always start with the basics and build up towards more complicated movements. There are heaps of different online programs that you can get for free. It will work if you put in the work. For a more tailored program whether it’s developing strength, gymnastic skills or more cardio based, etc. Find a coach who will program for your individual needs. Finding the right coach isn’t always that easy, it needs to be someone you trust and can rely on no matter what. Feel comfortable talking to him/her. Share your goals and set up a plan together.
2. Sort out food intake / weight months before the comp
Food during training: Always eat to perform! Meaning if you need to lose a few kgs then make sure you do it progressively months before the competition. Don’t start a crazy diet 2 weeks before competing. You want to feel energised for training and fueled to recover from hard sessions.
Tips to get your nutrition on point:
Track your food use an app like MyFitnessPal
Adjust your macros to the volume of training
Eat Whole Foods as much as possible
Don’t under eat
When on a diet to lose weight aim for a 300 kcal deficit/day
The week before a competition make sure you're eating enough even when training volume is down. You don’t want to be depleted of energy before entering a competition.
During competition:
Prep food day before competing
Prioritise carbs and protein during the competition.
Don’t try anything new - stick to what you know
Always have water with you, don’t get dehydrated! You should never feel thirsty!
After the competition:
If it’s a multiple day competition then make sure you get your fats in during your dinner. Have a big meal to make up for the deficit you were in during the day.
3. Sleep / recovery
If you’re not sleeping minimum 8 hours than chances are you won’t recover or perform your absolute best. What ever you do make sure you're sleeping 8-12 hours in the weeks leading up to the competition. The night before it can be nerves that will keep you up at night, don’t stress about this too much you will have enough adrenaline on the day. If you had your hours of sleep and food in order when training you will be ready to compete no matter what happened the night before. How to sleep and recover better:
Don’t go to bed hungry, eat carbs before bed
Sleep in a cold / pitch black room
Go to bed early
Have earplugs if you travel
4. Enjoy the process / training towards the competition
Although the competition is the end goal it’s important to be in the moment with training and enjoy the process.
5.Listen to your body “Listen to your body” means:
If you feel a niggle come up, don’t let it linger in the hope it will go away by it self
Didn’t get good sleep last night, take it easy during training and don’t beat yourself up about it
Have rest days that are actually rest days. Stay away from the gym during this day
Feel sick? Add an extra rest day and take it easy for a couple of days
Feel really good, don’t over do it. More isn’t always better.
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
1. Get a coach or follow a generic program
If you are serious about competing and want to do your absolute best get on a program that you believe will help to get the results you wish for. Pick one that suits you, there is no point following an elite program if you are only just starting and haven’t mastered all the movements. Pick the right scale for your level. Always start with the basics and build up towards more complicated movements. There are heaps of different online programs that you can get for free. It will work if you put in the work. For a more tailored program whether it’s developing strength, gymnastic skills or more cardio based, etc. Find a coach who will program for your individual needs. Finding the right coach isn’t always that easy, it needs to be someone you trust and can rely on no matter what. Feel comfortable talking to him/her. Share your goals and set up a plan together.
2. Sort out food intake / weight months before the comp
Food during training: Always eat to perform! Meaning if you need to lose a few kgs then make sure you do it progressively months before the competition. Don’t start a crazy diet 2 weeks before competing. You want to feel energised for training and fueled to recover from hard sessions.
Tips to get your nutrition on point:
Track your food use an app like MyFitnessPal
Adjust your macros to the volume of training
Eat Whole Foods as much as possible
Don’t under eat
When on a diet to lose weight aim for a 300 kcal deficit/day
The week before a competition make sure you're eating enough even when training volume is down. You don’t want to be depleted of energy before entering a competition.
During competition:
Prep food day before competing
Prioritise carbs and protein during the competition.
Don’t try anything new - stick to what you know
Always have water with you, don’t get dehydrated! You should never feel thirsty!
After the competition:
If it’s a multiple day competition then make sure you get your fats in during your dinner. Have a big meal to make up for the deficit you were in during the day.
3. Sleep / recovery
If you’re not sleeping minimum 8 hours than chances are you won’t recover or perform your absolute best. What ever you do make sure you're sleeping 8-12 hours in the weeks leading up to the competition. The night before it can be nerves that will keep you up at night, don’t stress about this too much you will have enough adrenaline on the day. If you had your hours of sleep and food in order when training you will be ready to compete no matter what happened the night before. How to sleep and recover better:
Don’t go to bed hungry, eat carbs before bed
Sleep in a cold / pitch black room
Go to bed early
Have earplugs if you travel
4. Enjoy the process / training towards the competition
Although the competition is the end goal it’s important to be in the moment with training and enjoy the process.
5.Listen to your body “Listen to your body” means:
If you feel a niggle come up, don’t let it linger in the hope it will go away by it self
Didn’t get good sleep last night, take it easy during training and don’t beat yourself up about it
Have rest days that are actually rest days. Stay away from the gym during this day
Feel sick? Add an extra rest day and take it easy for a couple of days
Feel really good, don’t over do it. More isn’t always better.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
1. Get a coach or follow a generic program
If you are serious about competing and want to do your absolute best get on a program that you believe will help to get the results you wish for. Pick one that suits you, there is no point following an elite program if you are only just starting and haven’t mastered all the movements. Pick the right scale for your level. Always start with the basics and build up towards more complicated movements. There are heaps of different online programs that you can get for free. It will work if you put in the work. For a more tailored program whether it’s developing strength, gymnastic skills or more cardio based, etc. Find a coach who will program for your individual needs. Finding the right coach isn’t always that easy, it needs to be someone you trust and can rely on no matter what. Feel comfortable talking to him/her. Share your goals and set up a plan together.
2. Sort out food intake / weight months before the comp
Food during training: Always eat to perform! Meaning if you need to lose a few kgs then make sure you do it progressively months before the competition. Don’t start a crazy diet 2 weeks before competing. You want to feel energised for training and fueled to recover from hard sessions.
Tips to get your nutrition on point:
Track your food use an app like MyFitnessPal
Adjust your macros to the volume of training
Eat Whole Foods as much as possible
Don’t under eat
When on a diet to lose weight aim for a 300 kcal deficit/day
The week before a competition make sure you're eating enough even when training volume is down. You don’t want to be depleted of energy before entering a competition.
During competition:
Prep food day before competing
Prioritise carbs and protein during the competition.
Don’t try anything new - stick to what you know
Always have water with you, don’t get dehydrated! You should never feel thirsty!
After the competition:
If it’s a multiple day competition then make sure you get your fats in during your dinner. Have a big meal to make up for the deficit you were in during the day.
3. Sleep / recovery
If you’re not sleeping minimum 8 hours than chances are you won’t recover or perform your absolute best. What ever you do make sure you're sleeping 8-12 hours in the weeks leading up to the competition. The night before it can be nerves that will keep you up at night, don’t stress about this too much you will have enough adrenaline on the day. If you had your hours of sleep and food in order when training you will be ready to compete no matter what happened the night before. How to sleep and recover better:
Don’t go to bed hungry, eat carbs before bed
Sleep in a cold / pitch black room
Go to bed early
Have earplugs if you travel
4. Enjoy the process / training towards the competition
Although the competition is the end goal it’s important to be in the moment with training and enjoy the process.
5.Listen to your body “Listen to your body” means:
If you feel a niggle come up, don’t let it linger in the hope it will go away by it self
Didn’t get good sleep last night, take it easy during training and don’t beat yourself up about it
Have rest days that are actually rest days. Stay away from the gym during this day
Feel sick? Add an extra rest day and take it easy for a couple of days
Feel really good, don’t over do it. More isn’t always better.
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
1. Get a coach or follow a generic program
If you are serious about competing and want to do your absolute best get on a program that you believe will help to get the results you wish for. Pick one that suits you, there is no point following an elite program if you are only just starting and haven’t mastered all the movements. Pick the right scale for your level. Always start with the basics and build up towards more complicated movements. There are heaps of different online programs that you can get for free. It will work if you put in the work. For a more tailored program whether it’s developing strength, gymnastic skills or more cardio based, etc. Find a coach who will program for your individual needs. Finding the right coach isn’t always that easy, it needs to be someone you trust and can rely on no matter what. Feel comfortable talking to him/her. Share your goals and set up a plan together.
2. Sort out food intake / weight months before the comp
Food during training: Always eat to perform! Meaning if you need to lose a few kgs then make sure you do it progressively months before the competition. Don’t start a crazy diet 2 weeks before competing. You want to feel energised for training and fueled to recover from hard sessions.
Tips to get your nutrition on point:
Track your food use an app like MyFitnessPal
Adjust your macros to the volume of training
Eat Whole Foods as much as possible
Don’t under eat
When on a diet to lose weight aim for a 300 kcal deficit/day
The week before a competition make sure you're eating enough even when training volume is down. You don’t want to be depleted of energy before entering a competition.
During competition:
Prep food day before competing
Prioritise carbs and protein during the competition.
Don’t try anything new - stick to what you know
Always have water with you, don’t get dehydrated! You should never feel thirsty!
After the competition:
If it’s a multiple day competition then make sure you get your fats in during your dinner. Have a big meal to make up for the deficit you were in during the day.
3. Sleep / recovery
If you’re not sleeping minimum 8 hours than chances are you won’t recover or perform your absolute best. What ever you do make sure you're sleeping 8-12 hours in the weeks leading up to the competition. The night before it can be nerves that will keep you up at night, don’t stress about this too much you will have enough adrenaline on the day. If you had your hours of sleep and food in order when training you will be ready to compete no matter what happened the night before. How to sleep and recover better:
Don’t go to bed hungry, eat carbs before bed
Sleep in a cold / pitch black room
Go to bed early
Have earplugs if you travel
4. Enjoy the process / training towards the competition
Although the competition is the end goal it’s important to be in the moment with training and enjoy the process.
5.Listen to your body “Listen to your body” means:
If you feel a niggle come up, don’t let it linger in the hope it will go away by it self
Didn’t get good sleep last night, take it easy during training and don’t beat yourself up about it
Have rest days that are actually rest days. Stay away from the gym during this day
Feel sick? Add an extra rest day and take it easy for a couple of days
Feel really good, don’t over do it. More isn’t always better.
1. Get a coach or follow a generic program
If you are serious about competing and want to do your absolute best get on a program that you believe will help to get the results you wish for. Pick one that suits you, there is no point following an elite program if you are only just starting and haven’t mastered all the movements. Pick the right scale for your level. Always start with the basics and build up towards more complicated movements. There are heaps of different online programs that you can get for free. It will work if you put in the work. For a more tailored program whether it’s developing strength, gymnastic skills or more cardio based, etc. Find a coach who will program for your individual needs. Finding the right coach isn’t always that easy, it needs to be someone you trust and can rely on no matter what. Feel comfortable talking to him/her. Share your goals and set up a plan together.
2. Sort out food intake / weight months before the comp
Food during training: Always eat to perform! Meaning if you need to lose a few kgs then make sure you do it progressively months before the competition. Don’t start a crazy diet 2 weeks before competing. You want to feel energised for training and fueled to recover from hard sessions.
Tips to get your nutrition on point:
Track your food use an app like MyFitnessPal
Adjust your macros to the volume of training
Eat Whole Foods as much as possible
Don’t under eat
When on a diet to lose weight aim for a 300 kcal deficit/day
The week before a competition make sure you're eating enough even when training volume is down. You don’t want to be depleted of energy before entering a competition.
During competition:
Prep food day before competing
Prioritise carbs and protein during the competition.
Don’t try anything new - stick to what you know
Always have water with you, don’t get dehydrated! You should never feel thirsty!
After the competition:
If it’s a multiple day competition then make sure you get your fats in during your dinner. Have a big meal to make up for the deficit you were in during the day.
3. Sleep / recovery
If you’re not sleeping minimum 8 hours than chances are you won’t recover or perform your absolute best. What ever you do make sure you're sleeping 8-12 hours in the weeks leading up to the competition. The night before it can be nerves that will keep you up at night, don’t stress about this too much you will have enough adrenaline on the day. If you had your hours of sleep and food in order when training you will be ready to compete no matter what happened the night before. How to sleep and recover better:
Don’t go to bed hungry, eat carbs before bed
Sleep in a cold / pitch black room
Go to bed early
Have earplugs if you travel
4. Enjoy the process / training towards the competition
Although the competition is the end goal it’s important to be in the moment with training and enjoy the process.
5.Listen to your body “Listen to your body” means:
If you feel a niggle come up, don’t let it linger in the hope it will go away by it self
Didn’t get good sleep last night, take it easy during training and don’t beat yourself up about it
Have rest days that are actually rest days. Stay away from the gym during this day
Feel sick? Add an extra rest day and take it easy for a couple of days
Feel really good, don’t over do it. More isn’t always better.