087 you're training too hard.

Send us Fan MailWe discuss:What is training intensity?Common mistakes CrossFitters make in their conditioningInsights from elite, Norwegian endurance coaches and athletesSport-specific insights for each endurance modalityWe'll review the common mistakes:Training high intensity too frequentlyFinishing conditioning sessions at RPE 10Training with too much varietyAssuming crosstraining will make you better in your primary modalityNo week to week controlStarting workouts too hotShowing up to the gym not knowing what you're going to do that dayNot taperingMetcons at max intensityAssuming a little extra Zone 2 will produce a training adaptationAnd address them with insights from elite endurance athletes and coaches:The high-low modelCompetitions account for a large proportion of annual high intensity in most sportsConsiderably more moderate intensity than high intensityMostly controlled, very few sessions "all-out"Do most or all of your quality sessions in your highest priority modalityPractice week to week control of your sessions and progressionProgressive intensity increases throughout each sessionPresent key sessions to athletes 1-7 days in advanceBefore a competition, taper your training volume by 50%As intensity increases, rests get longerThe minimum session length for low intensity training by modalityResource:Training Session Models in Endurance Sports: A Norwegian Perspective on Best Practice Recommendationshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39012575/