On Coaching with Magness & Marcus Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies
Jul 7, 2025
The discussion centers on keeping training fresh for athletes to combat boredom and burnout. Innovative strategies include altering environments and encouraging athlete input. The importance of nurturing curiosity is highlighted to foster adaptability in workout routines. Listeners learn about the value of rest and variety, especially for seasoned athletes. The hosts also emphasize a personalized approach to training, likening it to a restaurant menu that caters to individual preferences and needs for optimal performance.
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Diagnose Staleness Carefully
- Identify the source of staleness in training: mental, physiological, or neurological.
- Engage in dialogue with the athlete to find productive and emotionally fulfilling ways to refresh training.
Use Environment to Refresh Training
- Use environmental changes like different locations or time of day to rejuvenate workouts.
- Introduce fun or varied activities to re-energize athletes emotionally and physically.
Taking Off Watches Reveals Fitness
- Steve Magness took an athlete off the watch to run mile repeats led by him.
- The athlete realized their fitness level and regained motivation through the surprise of their performance.