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Why You Should be Strength Training
Show up, be consistent and do the basics well!
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It doesn't matter if you're a runner, CrossFitter, amateur birdwatcher or full-time office hero, following a strength program benefits every lifestyle and athletic endeavor. What's more? It's enjoyable, and you'll begin to reap immediate benefits!
What is strength training? Also known as resistance training, strength training is an exercise that causes muscles to contract against an outside resistance. #gaintrain
All you need is a resistance, such as your body weight, bands, a barbell or dumbbell. Start with basic, compound movements such as squats, lunges, pressing and pulling and challenge your muscles through progressive overload, which means gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of the exercises over time.
Still need convincing?
Here are my top 3 reasons to start following a strength program:
1. Strength training makes you stronger. This is an obvious benefit, but getting stronger isn’t just about lifting heavier. An increase in muscle mass transfers to every movement, motion and activity your body partakes in. You will run faster and further, hit the golf ball with more power or simply carry the groceries without any assistance.
2. Strength training lowers your risk of injury. A resistance program benefits the growth of your muscles and improves the strength of your tendons, ligaments and bones. In turn, you'll begin to correct muscular imbalances, improve your range of motion and move more efficiently.
3. Strength training improves your quality of life. The positive, long-term results of your hard work undoubtedly boost confidence. They include an increase in strength, a change in body composition and a better quality of life (a longer one, too!). An immediate result? A wave of endorphins, the body's happy hormone.
Remember, you don't need to make it complicated. Show up, be consistent and do the basics well. Follow a program that suits your current needs and future goals, lift a little more each week, eat well and get enough sleep. If you do these things regularly, you will see some pretty incredible changes in the coming months.
Unsure where to start in your strength program? Let's have a chat! Send me a message at am@innerfight.com.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
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Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
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Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
It doesn't matter if you're a runner, CrossFitter, amateur birdwatcher or full-time office hero, following a strength program benefits every lifestyle and athletic endeavor. What's more? It's enjoyable, and you'll begin to reap immediate benefits!
What is strength training? Also known as resistance training, strength training is an exercise that causes muscles to contract against an outside resistance. #gaintrain
All you need is a resistance, such as your body weight, bands, a barbell or dumbbell. Start with basic, compound movements such as squats, lunges, pressing and pulling and challenge your muscles through progressive overload, which means gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of the exercises over time.
Still need convincing?
Here are my top 3 reasons to start following a strength program:
1. Strength training makes you stronger. This is an obvious benefit, but getting stronger isn’t just about lifting heavier. An increase in muscle mass transfers to every movement, motion and activity your body partakes in. You will run faster and further, hit the golf ball with more power or simply carry the groceries without any assistance.
2. Strength training lowers your risk of injury. A resistance program benefits the growth of your muscles and improves the strength of your tendons, ligaments and bones. In turn, you'll begin to correct muscular imbalances, improve your range of motion and move more efficiently.
3. Strength training improves your quality of life. The positive, long-term results of your hard work undoubtedly boost confidence. They include an increase in strength, a change in body composition and a better quality of life (a longer one, too!). An immediate result? A wave of endorphins, the body's happy hormone.
Remember, you don't need to make it complicated. Show up, be consistent and do the basics well. Follow a program that suits your current needs and future goals, lift a little more each week, eat well and get enough sleep. If you do these things regularly, you will see some pretty incredible changes in the coming months.
Unsure where to start in your strength program? Let's have a chat! Send me a message at am@innerfight.com.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
It doesn't matter if you're a runner, CrossFitter, amateur birdwatcher or full-time office hero, following a strength program benefits every lifestyle and athletic endeavor. What's more? It's enjoyable, and you'll begin to reap immediate benefits!
What is strength training? Also known as resistance training, strength training is an exercise that causes muscles to contract against an outside resistance. #gaintrain
All you need is a resistance, such as your body weight, bands, a barbell or dumbbell. Start with basic, compound movements such as squats, lunges, pressing and pulling and challenge your muscles through progressive overload, which means gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of the exercises over time.
Still need convincing?
Here are my top 3 reasons to start following a strength program:
1. Strength training makes you stronger. This is an obvious benefit, but getting stronger isn’t just about lifting heavier. An increase in muscle mass transfers to every movement, motion and activity your body partakes in. You will run faster and further, hit the golf ball with more power or simply carry the groceries without any assistance.
2. Strength training lowers your risk of injury. A resistance program benefits the growth of your muscles and improves the strength of your tendons, ligaments and bones. In turn, you'll begin to correct muscular imbalances, improve your range of motion and move more efficiently.
3. Strength training improves your quality of life. The positive, long-term results of your hard work undoubtedly boost confidence. They include an increase in strength, a change in body composition and a better quality of life (a longer one, too!). An immediate result? A wave of endorphins, the body's happy hormone.
Remember, you don't need to make it complicated. Show up, be consistent and do the basics well. Follow a program that suits your current needs and future goals, lift a little more each week, eat well and get enough sleep. If you do these things regularly, you will see some pretty incredible changes in the coming months.
Unsure where to start in your strength program? Let's have a chat! Send me a message at am@innerfight.com.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
It doesn't matter if you're a runner, CrossFitter, amateur birdwatcher or full-time office hero, following a strength program benefits every lifestyle and athletic endeavor. What's more? It's enjoyable, and you'll begin to reap immediate benefits!
What is strength training? Also known as resistance training, strength training is an exercise that causes muscles to contract against an outside resistance. #gaintrain
All you need is a resistance, such as your body weight, bands, a barbell or dumbbell. Start with basic, compound movements such as squats, lunges, pressing and pulling and challenge your muscles through progressive overload, which means gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of the exercises over time.
Still need convincing?
Here are my top 3 reasons to start following a strength program:
1. Strength training makes you stronger. This is an obvious benefit, but getting stronger isn’t just about lifting heavier. An increase in muscle mass transfers to every movement, motion and activity your body partakes in. You will run faster and further, hit the golf ball with more power or simply carry the groceries without any assistance.
2. Strength training lowers your risk of injury. A resistance program benefits the growth of your muscles and improves the strength of your tendons, ligaments and bones. In turn, you'll begin to correct muscular imbalances, improve your range of motion and move more efficiently.
3. Strength training improves your quality of life. The positive, long-term results of your hard work undoubtedly boost confidence. They include an increase in strength, a change in body composition and a better quality of life (a longer one, too!). An immediate result? A wave of endorphins, the body's happy hormone.
Remember, you don't need to make it complicated. Show up, be consistent and do the basics well. Follow a program that suits your current needs and future goals, lift a little more each week, eat well and get enough sleep. If you do these things regularly, you will see some pretty incredible changes in the coming months.
Unsure where to start in your strength program? Let's have a chat! Send me a message at am@innerfight.com.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
It doesn't matter if you're a runner, CrossFitter, amateur birdwatcher or full-time office hero, following a strength program benefits every lifestyle and athletic endeavor. What's more? It's enjoyable, and you'll begin to reap immediate benefits!
What is strength training? Also known as resistance training, strength training is an exercise that causes muscles to contract against an outside resistance. #gaintrain
All you need is a resistance, such as your body weight, bands, a barbell or dumbbell. Start with basic, compound movements such as squats, lunges, pressing and pulling and challenge your muscles through progressive overload, which means gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of the exercises over time.
Still need convincing?
Here are my top 3 reasons to start following a strength program:
1. Strength training makes you stronger. This is an obvious benefit, but getting stronger isn’t just about lifting heavier. An increase in muscle mass transfers to every movement, motion and activity your body partakes in. You will run faster and further, hit the golf ball with more power or simply carry the groceries without any assistance.
2. Strength training lowers your risk of injury. A resistance program benefits the growth of your muscles and improves the strength of your tendons, ligaments and bones. In turn, you'll begin to correct muscular imbalances, improve your range of motion and move more efficiently.
3. Strength training improves your quality of life. The positive, long-term results of your hard work undoubtedly boost confidence. They include an increase in strength, a change in body composition and a better quality of life (a longer one, too!). An immediate result? A wave of endorphins, the body's happy hormone.
Remember, you don't need to make it complicated. Show up, be consistent and do the basics well. Follow a program that suits your current needs and future goals, lift a little more each week, eat well and get enough sleep. If you do these things regularly, you will see some pretty incredible changes in the coming months.
Unsure where to start in your strength program? Let's have a chat! Send me a message at am@innerfight.com.
Fun - Honesty - SIMPLICITY - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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