Picture like this portray a societal ‘ideal’ for women that is generally unattainable for most of us mortals. Yet through this picture, we are told that this is what female fitness and health ‘should’ look like. That one must be incredibly lean and cut in order to be considered fit. I’m here to tell you that these photos are NOT representative of real life for most women.
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Finally race day was here! The weather completely cooperated, and it was a brisk 58 degrees at the start. I was off and running at 8:10am with over 2,000 other women. At one point in the race, a woman that I did not know ran up next to me and said “you’ve looked so good this entire race – very strong and running the whole time.” Wow, I was not expecting that, and I will never forget it!! I had never prepared like this for a race before, and I could not have done it without Michael’s specifically tailored training program, ongoing support, and words of encouragement.
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Don’t let silly mistakes make your time on the Airdyne less effective. The next time you park your butt on a bike, right these wrongs to make the most from your training.
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“To truly benefit from in-season training, you have to realize that it isn’t about leaving the weight room exhausted after each session.” – Eric Cressey
As I examine the quote for personal application, I ask the question of our clients at MSP Fitness, when exactly is the “Season” for those of whom might be non-professional athletes? What exactly constitutes as the competitive schedule for an individual who is seeking general health and fitness?
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The challenge is that while you might think you can learn everything you need to know from all the “experts” out there on the internet, or download an ebook “How to get a 550lbs Deadlift in 50 days”, I am here today to tell you that the only true path that works is the unique path of the individual. I will also say that adding 50lbs to a 200lbs or 300lbs Deadlift is far more linear and straight forward than putting 50lbs on a 1/4 ton + Deadlift. Regardless of what plan you use, be it Conjugate, Linear or Undulating Periodization or something else, when it comes down to it you MUST have a plan and train the individual, learning along the way what works, as well as what doesn’t, for that person’s unique needs.
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