Training Goals
Below is a simple chart showing how you can change up the way you work out to accommodate your training goals. Obviously we provide a pretty solid program for you to really build strength and endurance for all around fitness. But some of us may want to shift our goals (i.e. purely endurance, build mass, etc.). So hopefully this chart can help for those who have more specific goals.
Chart courtesy of http://www.mensjournal.com/everything-you-know-about-fitness-is-a-lie/
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Hello! I’m sory to bother but i would like to know something if possible. I’ve been doing your daily workouts for the past 2 months, and they are still hard to finish (some of them) which is great, because everyday is challeging! When i look myself at the mirror, i see changes yes, not fat in my stomach, my six pack are starting to appear, my pectorals have more volume, and i rarely use weights, which is amazing. Ofcourse, everyone wants a cool fit body for the beach (for the ladys hehe), but before that i’m looking to be fit, and because of you i am pretty fit =). My question is if it is possible, to keep gaining volume, and definition if i keep up with your daily workouts? Hug! and thanks guys =)
Hi Mario, thanks or the kind feedback and we’re glad you are enjoying the workouts and seeing good results. You can definitely gain volume and definition with our workouts. They are all designed on a weekly and monthly basis to proivde great strength results, reduce body fat, increase muscular endurance, and increase cardiorespiratory fitness. If you are really focused on volume and strength I would focus your program goals on the Strength aspect. Have a good one and feel free to email us at midwestfit@gmail.com with any questions.
Hi, guys~
I have a question I’m wondering if you can answer, but, before that … just wanted to say thanks for the weight/load guidelines you’ve been providing lately (in addition to or instead of specific weights). Very helpful!
My question has to do with frequency and type of strength training. My main fitness activity is rowing — on a lake, in a single or double scull (about 12km per session, med./high intensity, 3-4 times per week). My rowing days include about 90 minutes of cycling to get to and from the club. I don’t have a car, so I also end up cycling somewhere most days of the week, in a fairly hilly city. Other workouts include tennis 2-3 times per week, occasional hikes, x-country skiing etc.
And strength training.
I’ll confess that I really don’t enjoy strength workouts, but I know they’re very important for general health. What I’m wondering is how much of the stuff I should be doing (or, rather, how little I can get away with!), what areas I should be focusing on, and whether you have any suggestions for working a “minimalist” strength program into my rowing/cycling/tennis regimen.
Thanks!
Good morning Hannah!
I apologize for the late response, because I just now noticed this comment as I was reviewing some from the previous week. It might be easier for us to exchange emails for something this specific as we have a couple of questions for you ranging from more specific goals, to your amount of rest days, and a few more questions. When you get this, please email us at midwestfit@gmail.com That way it will be easier for us both to exchange some questions and answers!
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