#4 Progressions
This week we hit Element #4 in our “7 ELEMENTS” of achieving high levels of training and performance. To get a full review; you can go back to look at the first three: #1 – NUTRITION, #2 – REST & RECOVERY, #3 -PATTERN OF MOVEMENTS and now PROGRESSIONS.
Progressions of workouts are simple how we move from Point A to Point B, C, D and on and on. We can’t jump from A to E without following proper steps. Remember to keep in mind the overall effect of the training load for each week and month. Again, we need to think long term of what we are doing.
We also need to look at all aspects of our training program as we add more. Are we doing sprints, plyometrics, speed development, strength training, and medicine ball drills. All these elements need to be factored into the equation of the training prescription. Just looking at doing medicine ball drills, and adding more reps might not be a big deal, but when we do it with our running, lifting and other aspects of training, we might be adding to much. In and of itself each training parameter may look like just enough. However, when examined with the overall program in mind, it is easy to over load with too much TOTAL or cumulative training stress. Combine training with too little focus on recovery/regeneration and the injury bug will soon rear its’ head in the form of shin splints, low back problems, impingements, illness and the factors that slow our training down.
When setting up progessions – keep this in mind; IT’S ALWAYS EASIER TO GO HARDER THE NEXT SESSION THAN TO DO TOO MUCH AND TRY TO TAKE IT BACK. The key to continued success, and moving forward in the workout is following proper progressions in your programing.
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