Conditioning Simplified
My fitness methods have become pretty simplified in principle, but varied in execution. Building Strength: Use the 5-3-1 Method. It always works Build Mass: The Volume Accumulation. Use timed sets (2 minutes is a good place to start) to take a given weight from 5 sets of 5 reps and grind till you can do to 5 sets of 10 reps. Add more weight and repeat. This could as easily be 4x8 to 4x15. It doesn't matter. What matters is doing more reps in a given timed set with a given weight. Conditioning: It's hard to mess up conditioning. When it comes to elevating heart rate, burning more fuel, and becoming a leaner more energy efficient athlete, variety of movement is a good thing. The more static your exercise selection or work/rest ratios, the faster you'll make neural adaptations. That said, one of the work/rest frameworks I use frequently is the boxer's bout. Start with 4 rounds of 3min work and 1 min rest. During the 3 minute work period, you'll probably take