Hybrid
The “Hybrid Training” section is a comprehensive guide to combining strength and endurance training, specifically designed for men over forty. Here, you’ll find strategies for building strength and endurance simultaneously, while avoiding overtraining and injury. With a science-based approach and practical advice, this section will help you create effective workout plans that promote health, stamina, and overall fitness for the long term.
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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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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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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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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…
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Hybrid Training Philosophy: Embracing Health and Balance Over Trends.
The beginning of this project brought a rush of excitement—a genuine “hype” moment. It felt like I was finally consolidating years of accumulated knowledge. But as the process unfolded, I realized I was veering into territory that looked suspiciously like…
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Walking for Active Recovery: The Perfect Starting Point for Men Over 45
We all have days when it’s hard to find the motivation for intense training. My plan this week called for a tough running session on Thursday, focusing on speed and improving VO2 max – an intense workout meant to push…
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Returning to Strength Training After Illness
Wednesday is my designated day for strength training. I also believe it’s the perfect day to ease returning to strength training after illness. Why is Wednesday better than the usual Monday? Often, after a weekend, our bodies are still in…
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Building Strength and Endurance for Men Over 45
Blocked — that’s the best word to describe my current state. Someone once said:“Doing the same things over and over while expecting different results is madness.”Many authors claim these words, but the meaning is clear. Strength and endurance at this…
