Chasing Excellence

#102: The 10 Principles of Training

Episode Summary

We're breaking down the fifth of our 5 Factors of Health, this time diving into the principles you should keep in mind as it relates to training for health and longevity.

Episode Notes

We're breaking down the fifth of our 5 Factors of Health, this time diving into the principles you should keep in mind as it relates to training for health and longevity.

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Show Notes:

01:30 - What are the 5 Factors of Health?
06:00 - What we mean when we say "training"
09:00 - Work out five to six times a week
13:15 - Focus on mechanics, consistency, then intensity
15:50 - Prioritize functional movements
22:40 - Live in couplets and triplets
26:15 - Understand relative intensity
28:25 - Aim for a low trajectory toward a distant horizon
32:30 - Identify weaknesses, then attack them
35:30 - Commit to constant variance
36:55 - Target your threshold
40:55 - Enjoy it: the opportunity, the moment, the process

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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.