Week 21 - Explode and Power

Hey Guys - My week is going to go as follows

Monday: Rest Day
Tuesday: Cardio - Interval Training
Wednesday: Stability Circuit
Thursday: Power Circuit
Friday: Rest Day
Saturday: Cardio - Long Run (8-12 miles) HR below Anaerobic Threshold
Sunday: Cardio - Intervals and Wind Sprints

Strong Mind, Strong Boy, Strong Life! Get your mind right guys and hit the gym.

Week 20 - Explode and Power

Hi Guys -

I completely spaced on posting yesterday so here it goes! 

Monday: Stability Circuit Day
Tuesday: Power Circuit
Wednesday: Rest Day
Thursday: Power Circuit
Friday: Stability Circuit
Saturday: Cardio - HR < 150
       60 minute Run
       60 Minute Spin

Sunday:  Cardio
      Wind Sprints - Minute on the Minute Sprints (30-45min)
                             - 30 seconds @ comfortable jog/ Recovery Pace
                             - 30 Seconds @ Sprint
      Row Machine - 30 Minutes

I just want to say that I have absolutely been in love with this circuit program. I think that this style of workout and programming is great for anyone that loves adventure sports and traveling. A lot of the body weight circuits, you can do anywhere along with your cardio. 

I'm not a paid advertiser for MTB Training, I just took a chance on it and have loved it so far. This is my first off season training in this way. So I am super excited to see how my riding goes this summer. I feel into the trap that most people do when hitting the gym. Lifting and exorcising to lose weight and look a certain way. The problem is, there really isn't a motivating factor hitting the gym that way and is easy to make excuses on the days you just don't really feel like going. It is not sustainable. Find a hobby, something you love and then train to live ;)

Disclaimer: As Always, I am not a personal trainer. I invest a lot of time in myself figuring out what works for me. If you have any questions, interested in training or programs, Hit up Dee or Lord Kenny. Cheers! 

Week 19 - Explode and Power

Good Afternoon & Happy Sunday - 

           I believe I figured out how I am going to utilize this space. On Sundays I am going to drop a post with my program for the week. Intermittently, I may write up a post when something inspiring pops up in a workout. 

          My workouts start with one of three different warm ups. 

1. Walking Hill Climb - Incline @15, 3.5mph pace. ( with or without weight vest)
2. 1 mile run where HR is under 140/150. 
3. 15min on elliptical where HR is under 140/150

        This Week Should be a good one. 

1. Monday - Stability Circuit
2. Tuesday - Power Circuit 
3. Wednesday - Off Day (Yoga or light mobility work)
4. Thursday - Power Circuit
5. Friday - Stability Circuit
6. Saturday - Cardio
   1. 30min MinOnMin - (30sec) - 6mph vs 10mph
   2. 15-30min Rowing
   3. 15-30min Elliptical or Sprinning
7. Sunday - Cardio
   1. Long Run 
      1. 5+ miles with HR under 150
   2. Long Spin or Ride

Good Afternoon and Welcome

Hello!

Nick, here again, just another blog section I'd share how I utilize my off season and gym time to train new and upcoming adventures. Feel free to reach out if interested in discussing!

I reached out Dee Tidwell of Enduro MTB Tradining along with the Lord Kenny over at American Strength to get my fitness on! In the past I have always been in the gym to stay in shape and typically to put on size and strength with out much care for cardio.

After a marathon and a few bike races I knew I needed to start training for what I enjoy doing, which meant training smarter, not just harder.