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True Grit Fit is the heart of this project, offering a starting point and foundational insights into what this blog is all about. Here, you’ll find content that introduces the philosophy, goals, and vision behind True Grit Fit, as well as practical information on who it’s designed for and how to navigate through the site. This category serves as the “welcome page,” guiding new readers through key concepts, resources, and the motivation that drives each post. Whether you’re here to improve your physical health, develop mental resilience, or gain a balanced approach to fitness after forty, True Grit Fit is the place to start.
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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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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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ADHD Color Matrix: A Smarter Way to Train, Recover, and Stay in the Game
What Is the ADHD Color Matrix? The ADHD Color Matrix is a four-quadrant framework that categorizes tasks based on two dimensions: emotional stimulation and enjoyment. This model helps individuals, especially those with ADHD, understand their energy patterns and manage tasks…
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Overtraining Syndrome: The Hidden Dangers for Amateur Athletes
Overtraining syndrome (OTS), a state where the body struggles to recover from excessive physical stress, is a significant concern not only for professional athletes but also for amateurs. While professionals often have structured recovery plans and support systems, amateur athletes…
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Preventing Loose Skin: 101 Comprehensive Guidelines
This comprehensive guide combines practical strategies with evidence-based recommendations to help you minimize loose skin during your weight loss journey. If you’d like further details or tailored advice, feel free to reach out! Gradual weight loss is one of the…
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Effective Periodized Nutrition Plan for Athletes
To create a nutrition plan that is simple, easy to follow, and effective in supporting our athletic goals, it is crucial to understand numerous complex mechanisms and principles. Once mastered, life becomes much simpler. It turns out that you don’t…
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Balanced Fitness: How Strength Training Influences Aerobic Capacity.
Strength training and aerobic endurance have often been seen as opposites in the world of fitness. One builds power and muscle mass; the other develops stamina and oxygen efficiency. Yet, recent insights into the effects of strength training on aerobic…
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Training Blocks For Strength and Aerobic Base Development
While the current focus is on Training Blocks for Strength and Aerobic Base Development, this is just the beginning of a long-term approach to structured progress. Once the foundation of general strength and aerobic capacity is solid, future blocks will shift…
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Long-Term Training Programming
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Sometimes, getting started feels impossible. When a goal looms too large and overwhelming, the only way forward is to break it into manageable pieces. That’s exactly…
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Coping with Injury and Mental Resilience
Coping with injury and mental resilience is a journey I hadn’t expected to face, especially with a background in pushing limits and thriving in physical challenges. “You’ll have to look for other activities,” were the first words I heard from…
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Adaptive Training Programming
Procrastination or Planning? Defining the Path Forward Sometimes, you just need to clear the table and see all the puzzle pieces laid out. That’s where I find myself today—not in the thick of action, but staring down a complex mix…
