Rethinking Conditioning for Fitness Athletes - Build Your Engine Series Ep1

In this episode, we dive into common advice athletes receive when asking how to improve conditioning—like joining a run club or doing Zone 2 cardio. While these strategies can help, they often overlook key factors needed to boost performance in functional fitness. We break down why these are only partial solutions and set the stage for more complete strategies that work for high-intensity training.

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Takeaways

• You need to identify your weaknesses to improve conditioning.
• Conditioning involves understanding various energy systems.
• Zone two cardio is essential for endurance athletes.
• Strength plays a significant role in conditioning performance.
• Different athletes require different training focuses.
• The complexity of CrossFit requires a tailored approach.
• High relative intensity affects conditioning outcomes.
• Energy systems are interconnected with muscular systems.
• Understanding your max strength is crucial for conditioning.
• Future discussions will explore energy systems in detail.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Conditioning and Endurance Training
• 02:55 Understanding the Engine: Energy Systems in Conditioning
• 06:11The Importance of Individual Strength and Conditioning
• 09:01 The Interplay of Strength and Conditioning
• 11:55 Complexities of CrossFit and Conditioning
• 15:08 Looking Ahead: Energy Systems Explained