Podcast 134 – The Perfect Training Session with Eric and Mike

In this episode we discuss the considerations that trainers and coaches need to make in order to build high level training sessions, including:

Pre-Session Planning

-The restaurant with no menu or recipes

-Logistics / Format / Layout / Equipment

-Timing and Duration -Forecasting and Backcasting

-Don’t be obligated to the session chart

Testing and Adjusting for Readiness

-Readiness Screen & Metrics

-Communication and Key Questions

-Red / Yellow / Green Light Day adjustments

Warmup / Prep

-2-4-4 / Fixes vs Primers -Primers

– Speed / Load / Volume

-Warming up for big lifts

Core

-Is it Necessary?

-Impact on remainder of workout

Speed / Power

-Is it Necessary? –

-Specific objectives and constraints vs Generic

-Accounting for volume

Strength Stations

-Station vs Compound vs Circuit

-Conditioning vs Efficiency

Finishers

-Is it Necessary?

-Relative to remainder of the week

Cool Down

-ANS Downregulation

-Opportunity for Education

-Meditative aspect

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