The podcast discusses the evolution of Iron Cardio training, balancing structured routines with personal intuition, incorporating the snatch for intensity, embracing fluidity in training methods, finding balance in fitness programming, dietary choices with moderation, reframing mindsets for growth, and exploring joy, fitness, and community strength.
Transitioning from structured to intuitive training approach enhances training experience and mindset flexibility.
Incorporating snatches into training routine increases intensity and complements traditional exercises like clean, press, and squat.
Utilizing Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in warm-up exercises allows for real-time adjustments in workout intensity based on physical and mental readiness.
Deep dives
Embracing Intuitive Training
In the podcast episode, the guest talks about transitioning from a structured training approach to a more intuitive one. They discuss how the timeless training method changed their mindset, freeing them from the constraints of the clock. By learning to gauge their readiness and adjust their training session accordingly, they found a balance between following a set schedule and listening to their body's signals.
Challenging Programming with Snatches
The guest shares their experience with incorporating snatches into their training routine, specifically within the Iron Cardio program. They highlight the exponential increase in intensity when adding snatches to the classic clean, press, and squat sequence. By introducing this ballistic movement, they aimed to counter the tension from the grinds, understanding the significant impact that the snatch had on their overall training session.
RPE & Readiness Assessment
The discussion delves into the concept of Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and how the guest assesses their readiness for a training session. They describe a series of preparatory movements, including various kettlebell exercises and movements to gauge their physical and mental state before commencing the main training session. By observing variables like RPE during warm-up exercises, they adapt their workout intensity and volume based on real-time feedback.
Reevaluating Expectations in Training
The episode delves into the concept of standards versus expectations in training, highlighting the importance of setting internal standards rather than external expectations. It emphasizes the need to focus on effort and mindset rather than predefined outcomes like specific workout sets or feelings during training days. An example shared by the speaker involves a shift from setting expectations on performance outcomes to focusing on the quality of effort and understanding the purpose of training beyond surpassing previous benchmarks.
Embracing the Joy of Movement
The discussion transitions towards finding joy in movement and exercising for intrinsic reasons rather than external validation. It touches on the underlying motivation behind most fitness goals, which is the desire to feel good, confident, and capable in one's physical abilities. The episode challenges societal norms surrounding appearance-focused goals and encourages individuals to shift their mindset towards enjoying movement, building strength, and expressing themselves physically. It stresses the importance of identifying personal joy in physical activity over conforming to external standards or expectations.
Brett is back! My great friend and mentor Brett Jones, Director of Education at StrongFirst, and FMS Advisory Board Member joins me again on the Strength Connection Podcast.
Brett has been a leader in the world of strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, Functional Movement, and Hardstyle Kettlebell training for over two decades, and recently authored the renowned book Iron Cardio.
It has been about a year since Brett came on the show, and in this 210th episode of the Strength Connection, Brett talked about the evolution of Iron Cardio, key components and principles of strength training, and his personal evolution of values in strength over the years.
Check out more of Brett’s work at:
IG: brettjonessfg
Website: www.appliedstrength.com
Get a copy of IRON Cardio by clicking the link Here
