The Progress Theory

Welcome back everyone, the Progress Theory podcast returns in 2021. Today we start off the year with a roundtable episode where @thepricep @dgcoaching and @m.tyler_pt discuss the comfort zone, every influencer’s favourite buzzword. Let’s be honest, do we often say we’re outside our comfort zone when in reality we’re not? The comfort zone boundary is going to be different for everyone so what can we do to understand where it is. Surely our own understanding of our comfort zone is what is going to help us continuously challenge ourselves? In this episode we cover (Comfort zone talk starts at 13:00): · What activities we feel are outside of our comfort zone · Do people misinterpret hard work for being outside of their comfort zone? · How we define outside of the comfort zone? · Is there such thing as being too far out of your comfort zone? · Advice for managing moving inside and outside of your comfort zone? As always, like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, download all of our previous podcast episodes, follow us on Instagram @theprogresstheory, and join the journey. #progresstheory

2020 is coming to an end. It's been an interesting year, but  certainly a great learning experience. In the final episode of 2020  Progress Theory sets up a Roundtable where @thepricep @daryl_green_ and  @m.tyler_pt reflect on the past year discussing what they've learned and  how it has formed their goals for 2021 What are your goals for 2021? Join the journey #progresstheory

The Concurrent Training Challenge: Completed it, mate. On  December 19th @thepricep and @daryl_green_ put their 11 weeks of  concurrent training to the test where they looked to if they had  increased strength while still training for a 4 hour marathon. It was an  eventful day where new PB's were made and pain barriers were pushed.  Check out Episode 2.6 for our reflections on the challenge: - The results of the Concurrent Training challenge - Our reflections with how the day went. Were we happy with the results? - If we were to do the challenge again, what changes to the training would we make? This  is the last episode of Season 2. be sure to check out all of the season 2  episode and join the journey. What challenge will you set for yourself  in 2021? #progresstheory

The challenge is nearly here. On Dec 19th, @thepricep and @daryl_green_ put their ideas around concurrent training to the test as they look to see if their attempts to increase strength while training for a 4-hour marathon have worked. In this episode, the boys detail the final week leading up to the challenge. They discuss:How      they have tapered their training during the final weekHow      they have structured the challenge day to maximise performanceHow      they’re feeling about the challenge and their early predictionsIf anyone is near Hayling Island and wants to join us on the run, please don’t hesitate and come join us. As much support as possible is welcome.Follow us on Instagram @progress_theory_ and Join the Journey#progresstheory

When a topic keeps coming up, you know you need to do a roundtable episode on it.  After the last Roundtable episode on mental resilience it was clear that to become more resilient you need to constantly self-reflect on your experiences. Reflection is something we subconsciously do, but how can we maximise this process? In episode 004 of the Progress Theory Roundtable @thepricep, @daryl_green_ and @m.tyler_pt discuss their opinions on reflective practise and what strategies they use to get the most out of reflection. They cover topics such as: - The differences between acute and long-term reflection  - Writing reflection practises - How journal isn't the only way to maximise your reflective practise  - How not trying to be so structured with your reflection could help maximise reflective practise  As always, like, follow @progress_theory_ , share and leave a comment, and Join the Journey  #progresstheory

The concurrent training challenge is edging ever closer so the Progress Theory Podcast is back with another episode. This time, Phil and Daryl recap the training component which they are finding the most challenging: marathon training. In this episode, the boys discuss what makes an elite marathon runner by discussing the determinants of marathon performance: - Key physiological factors determinants of marathon performance: VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and running economy - Why VO2max may be lower for marathon runners in comparison to 5km runners - How training intensity around 80-95% of VO2max is essential for raising VO2max in amateur runners - How mechanical efficiency needs to be given time to develop - How your most efficient running stride tends to be at the speed you run the most. - How running culture is key for the initial development of elite runners Follow @progress_theory_ on insta and Join the Journey.  #progresstheory

The boys are back for 003 of the Progress Theory Roundtable.     In this episode, @thepricep, @daryl_green_ and m.tyler_pt chat about the quality they admired the most out of those they selected for their Greatest of all Time Mt Rushmore in Roundtable  Episode 001 - Mental Resilience. It's a characteristic we all admire and one that many of us wish to train and improve on, but can mental resilience in sports transfer to everyday life? We cover such questions as:   - What is mental resilience? Is there a difference between resilience and toughness?  - What personality trait or psychological characteristics do we need or have which makes use resilient?   - Is our resilience a product of our environment and our experiences?   - Can gym culture indirectly train our mental resilience?   Are you mentally resilient? Want to find out more? Hope you enjoy the episode and join the journey.     #progresstheory

The boys are back with round 2 of the Progress Theory Roundtable where they discuss the rise in popularity of Crossfit and Functional Fitness. Over the past 15 years Functional Fitness, predominantly lead by Crossfit, has created a cultural shift where they have popularised the combination of health, competitive fitness and community in their training methodology. Along with the dominance of social media use in today's world, it appears the growth of Functional Fitness is only getting started. In this episode we discuss: - Is 'Functional' Fitness the right term to use? - What has been the catalyst for the huge rise in popularity of Functional Fitness? -  The difference between coaching and supervising - How far can Functional fitness go? Can the Fitness Racing Federation get competitive fitness into the Olympics? - A review of the 2020 Crossfit games - How good is Mat Fraser? Why is he so good and will anyone else reach his level? This episode is perfect for anyone involved in coaching clients who all have different goals. Download now and join the journey #progresstheory

It's happened again. The UK is going into its second National Lockdown.  Training is going to have to change as gyms close and access to certain  equipment becomes limited. However, this doesn't mean training needs to  take a step back in order to achieve our goals.    In Episode 2.3 of the Progress Theory Podcast @thepricep and  @daryl_green_ discuss the lockdown changes being made to their training  programmes as they approach the second half of their training leading up  to the increased strength + 4 hour marathon challenge. They covered the  following topics:    - The changes Daryl is making to his weightlifting training now that the  gyms are closed  - Common mistakes people made with training from the first lockdown  - Their top 3 tips on how to maximise your training during lockdown    With or without gyms you can still achieve your goals. Download this  episode now so you can achieve yours, too.     Join the journey    #progresstheory

How do you programme your training to improve strength and endurance concurrently? Welcome to episode 2.2 of the Progress Theory Podcast where @thepricep and @daryl_green_ discuss their training programmes for this season's challenge. In this episode the boys cover: - The details of their training programme for their respective challenges - How fatigue management and structuring your week is vital for concurrent training success - Patience is key when increasing intensity - Do the minimal amount which you believe is necessary to improve performance. Everything else is filler which may unnecessarily increase fatigue and effect future training sessions. - Running at a 4 hour marathon pace is a skill. Spend time there to practise and increase efficiency - How your previous training should influence your programming decision making How do these programmes compare to your training? Let us know in the comments and join the journey #progresstheory