47-Day Cardiovascular Training Protocol: A Case Study in Consistency
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Since February 8th, I (Dr MIke T here) have implemented a daily cardiovascular training regimen, maintaining perfect adherence for 47 consecutive days without exception. This protocol wasn't designed for optimal conditions, but rather to test the efficacy of absolute consistency regardless of circumstances. The daily sessions have varied considerably:
The Vegas session produced levels of physiological stress I hadn't experienced in approximately three years, demonstrating the potential for significant metabolic disruption even in experienced subjects. Observed Outcomes: Performance Metrics The cardiovascular intervention has produced several measurable adaptations:
Cardiovascular Adaptations: Uniform Principles The cardiovascular system responds to specific stimuli just like strength training. It functions as an objective measure of physiological capacity that will expose limitations in conditioning when subjected to appropriate testing protocols. The methodology is straightforward - select from various modalities:
Then apply consistent, progressive overload according to established parameters. Implementation Strategy: Targeted Consistency Protocol For optimal results, identify the primary limiting factor in your performance and apply a consistent, progressive stimulus for a minimum of 30 consecutive days. The aesthetic qualities of execution are secondary to the consistent application of appropriate stress. I've found that aerobic adaptation responds more favorably to consistent sub-maximal stimulus than to sporadic optimal execution. We go over many aerobic options in the Triphasic Training II book too that you can use with your athletes in no time flat. Go to www.triphaisc2.com Upcoming Presentation I will be presenting at the NSCA Massachusetts State Clinic this Saturday, covering material from TriPhasic Training II, co-authored with Coach Cal Dietz. Full details HERE. If you are at the presentation, please come up and say hi as I will be there all day! All the best! Dr Mike T (and Cal) PS -Triphasic 2 is now live on Amazon below in print and Kindle "My favorite part of the book is the guidelines that it lays out for how to train properly, especially for the aerobic phase which is extremely important for adapting to stimulus faster than your competition." -Hayan >> Order Link << order here If you do not want to get this newsletter, we will miss you, sniff sniff, but you can unsubscribe by clicking the link below and -poof- we are gone. |
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Greetings as I (Dr Mike T here), snuck away for a couple minutes from the NSCA Massachusetts State Clinic here today Saturday to send you a great update. Huge thanks to the 275 people that came to my keynote talk here this AM covering material from TriPhasic Training II, co-authored with Coach Cal Dietz. It was great to chat with you many of you today also. Wanted to let you all know that we have the electronic PDF that comes with the TP2 book all updated once again! It has a ton of programs,...
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