This is Part 5 in the six-part series on Periodization. Periodization occurs in various stages of training; however, it also occurs within an actual season (who knows at this point when that will be, but I digress…) As athletes, when you inquire on how to plan out your training within a season, the last answer …
This is part 3 in a six-part series on Periodization. In this article on OCR periodization, I’m discussing the appropriate use of, benefits, and what to expect in both an In-Season and an Off-Season strength training program. Side note: check out our article on athletic seasons and their purpose (especially as they relate to OCR). Or, you …
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This is Part 2 (Programs vs WOD’s) of a 6-Part Series on Periodization. In this post, I discuss Training Programs vs WOD’s (Workout of the Day’s). And just because I’m saying programs vs WOD’s doesn’t mean you have to choose either/or… evaluate your goals and proceed accordingly. WHAT IS A WOD? In essence, WOD’s …
WHAT’S THE POINT OF WARMING UP OR COOLING DOWN? We see it all the time. People just getting up and running without so much as a single hamstring scoop. Eek! Maybe it’s because they just don’t want to, or know how to. Either way, we thought it’d be important to hit upon this topic. So…. …