The Progress Theory

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

Introducing the new Progress Theory Roundtable series!!Each Progress Theory Roundtable will discuss a brand new topic set out at the start of the episode. These topics are meant to be subjective and challenging, allowing for different opinions to be shared. These topics can range from sport event reviews, contrasting styles of training, different sporting philosophies, and approaches to training & coaching.In 001, @thepricep @daryl_green_ and @m.tyler_pt discuss who is the greatest sportsman or women of all time, and form their own Mt Rushmore of G.O.A.T's. Here they discuss the following:- What qualities, both physical and mental, create the GOAT- What separates the GOAT's selected for their respective Mt Rushmore and those that did not make the cut?- What is a sporting Icon?- Are we aware of our own bias when selecting who is the GOAT?- Which GOAT got selected more than all the others?Who would be on your Mt Rushmore of the G.O.A.T?Join the journey#progresstheory

The Progress Theory Podcast is back for season 2 with a new challenge!!! Want a good engine,  lift heavy and not suck at both? With the rise in functional fitness and many athletes taking on their own challenges after Coronavirus got most of the events cancelled, we decided to cover how it is possible to train for both strength and endurance. In Episode 2.1 follow @thepricep and @dg.coaching as they detail the next challenge: Increase strength in their chosen lifts while training for a 4 hour marathon. All in 11 weeks. The cover the following topics: - What is concurrent training? Is concurrent training more common than we think? - Why has it been previously perceived that you couldn't train for strength and endurance at the same time? - Who is Professor  Robert Hickson and how did his seminal research in 1980 start the idea that strength and endurance shouldn't be trained together? - After critiquing his research what answers do we find? - What is the interference effect? Does an understanding of the molecular pathways which regulate strength and endurance adaptations help explain why endurance training may inhibit protein synthesis after resistance training? - Which factors affect how powerful the interference effect is? can we structure training so we can reduce the interference effect and maximise Endurance and strength training simultaneously? Hope you enjoy the episode. Like and subscribe to our podcast and join the journey. What are your experiences with concurrent training?

Welcome to Episode 1.4 - The 5/10km Re-Test - of the Progress Theory Podcast. It's here, check in to see how the 5/10km sub20/40 minute challenge went. In this episode @freddiereadhead and @thepricep discuss their 5/10km re-test results and reflect on how training for the challenge went. Topics include: - Recapping the training strategy for this challenge (The 6 day cycle, polarised training) - How constant changes due to covid restrictions effected training - The choice of training plan and maintaining a work/training balance - If we had longer than 8 weeks how much more do we think we could improve? - What we've learnt from this experience - How reflection is the key to making better future training decisions - How we want everyone to join in with this journey. Let us know your challenge That's season 1 done. Check in next time for season 2 where Progress Theory goes up a notch. Big plans ahead.

Check out episode 1.3 where Freddie and Phil discuss their S&C training leading up to the 5/10km in sub 20/40 minute challenge. The boys could have discussed so many points in this episode. Instead, they focused on key areas which formed the principles they followed when programming S&C. Topics include: - How important is S&C in running? - How S&C training was structured around a 6 day running training microcycle - How strong do you need to be to be a good runner? - What is the difference between ballistic and plyometric exercises? - Is running a plyometric exercise? As always, like & subscribe to our channel. Please leave a review and send us a message about your training journey. #progresstheory