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Unveiling the Phases of a Structured Fitness System
Discover a structured fitness system designed for lasting results. Learn about its Activation, Preparation, and Buildup phases to build foundational strength, master movement, and achieve diverse athletic goals. The other day, I mentioned my intention to guide you through one…
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The Ultra Grail: Redefining My Trail Running Comeback.
Every now and then, I get caught in this mind loop, my trail running comeback goals. This atavistic need to strive for something is so strong within me that as soon as I piece together the shack of my life…
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Achieve Realistic Fitness Goals Midlife: Why Emotional Maturity Matters
What Do You Really Want? Honest Fitness Goals for Midlife At True Grit Fit, we don’t chase social media spectacle. Instead, we ask: what do you really want? What are realistic fitness goals midlife? Many of us in our 40s feel pressured…
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Why Training Doesn’t Work – A Brutally Honest Look at the Other 23 Hours
Ever wondered why you’re training hard but getting nowhere? Why training doesn’t work? This is the anatomy of a day gone wrong. A day when you train — but everything else collapses. Let’s call it what it is: The Worst…
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The Crisis of Masculinity in Fitness: A Middle-Aged Man’s Reflection
This is a truly difficult time for me. I feel that over the next few months, what I publish here will be more reflective, more philosophical. Not just about training, but about the life of a grown man. It’s time…
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How to Combine Strength and Endurance Without Interference Effect
In hybrid training, where strength and endurance coexist, a major challenge arises: the interference effect. This physiological tug-of-war can sabotage gains if not carefully managed. But with intentional design, it’s possible to make consistent progress in both domains. This module…
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The Foundation of Sustainable Performance After 40: Sleep. Nutrition. Training.
In today’s world—overloaded with information, tasks, and pressure—only simplicity gives us a real shot at following through with any training plan or physical challenge. Catchy program names, shiny new diets, or hacks may sell well on social media, where novelty…
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When Low HRV Speaks Louder Than Your Ambition
Today was supposed to be a restart. Yesterday was a full day off. No training, no pressure, just food, sun, a little walking. This morning, I went for a super easy jog — short, slow, almost ceremonial. And still… I…
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From Recovery to Readiness: 6 Weeks of Running Volume Progression After Injury
This one’s a bit longer, because I feel like a few key elements have finally surfaced – elements that are going to become a part of the System. And instead of listing them off in theory, I’d rather walk you…
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Training in the Rain, Thinking About …
What most people do? It’s recreation. And to be honest, that’s what I call my training these days too — a return to consistent movement, to a state where the training volume is finally big enough to even consider pushing…
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So? A little run? [day#33,34]
Yesterday morning was rough for everyone. It really wasn’t the right time to leave the boys alone and go chase a training goal. But maybe that’s what made it a good week—knowing when to stay present. Training can wait. I…
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The Longest Day [day#32]
Today my wife walked over 42 km, partly in the mountains — her longest stretch in one go. Someone asked me, “How do you even run marathons?” And honestly, watching her do this makes me prouder than any of my…
