#165 - How to Write Programming Faster

Getting stuck writing programmes on a Sunday night, with creative energy at zero, is an all too common occurrence for coaches and is probably where a lot of copy and pasted programming comes from. Writing programmes needs some creative input, but having systems in place to make it easier, and understanding the many small tasks involved in programming and stacking them together, can be really helpful. In this episode we talk about our ways of managing dips in creativity, where we get inspiration from, and how we batch certain tasks and programmes together. Check it out if you want to learn a few helpful tricks and tips, and a bit of a system behind how you're writing your programmes out. If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com to get a weekly selection of training tips and our favorite articles. We run online workshops for coaches as well. Find out when our next workshop is here: https://legionsc.com/program-design-workshops These podcasts are posted in video format on YouTube as well. Show Notes: [2:30] When programming requires more creativity [4:00] Batching similar programmes together [6:30] Differences with programming for less and more experienced athletes [7:40] Getting past a creative block with writing metcons [11:00] Making yourself be more decisive [15:00] Using templates to create constraints on the programme [17:45] Getting inspiration from CrossFit and CrossFit Linchpin [20:20] A framework for creating the programme [25:00] Looking at progressions on old programming blogs