excellence, actually 103 - Steve's 5 Essential Rules for Training Physical Fitness
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Jan 30, 2025 
Steve Magness, a coach for elite athletes and author of "Win the Inside Game," shares his insights on training. He emphasizes the importance of a solid aerobic foundation and the need for consistent, individualized training programs. Notably, he uses the analogy of navigating in the dark to illustrate the value of taking logical steps toward fitness goals. Steve also outlines five essential rules for personalizing training, advocating for patience and adaptability in every athlete's journey to optimize performance.
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Prioritize Foundational Training
- Focus on foundational training consistently.
- This "boring stuff" builds a base for advanced exercises.
Lydiard's Training Revolution
- Arthur Lydiard, initially a milkman, revolutionized running coaching.
- He emphasized six months of basic training before intense intervals.
Don't Force Adaptation
- Avoid forcing adaptation in training; let progress happen naturally.
- Consistent effort overcomes initial resistance, like training in Houston's summer heat.
