#213 - Intensity: The Most Misunderstood Part Of Training (And How To Get It Right)

Intensity gets talked about a lot in the gym… but most people are using the word completely wrong. In strength and conditioning, intensity can mean different things depending on who you learned from, what sport you’re in, and what your training goals actually are.So in this episode, I’m back in the studio with the Red Dot Fitness crew to clear it all up. We break down what intensity really means, how we define it inside our programming, and how you should apply it so you’re training hard without training stupid.If you’ve ever looked at an intensity recommendation and weren’t totally sure what it meant—or if you’ve been guessing your way through your sessions—this conversation is going to save you time, effort, and a whole lot of frustration.Enjoy the show!-5% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.comFFA Program:  https://reddotfitness.net/fitforactionRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1(NEW) Iron Sights Podcast Website:ironsightspodcasts.comTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:42 Intensity Basics03:42 Effort vs Intensity05:17 Applying It07:48 Balancing Effort10:15 Key Variables12:18 Testing & Adjusting13:39 Coaching Notes35:00 Mental Barriers42:54 Training Control53:38 Capacity ZonesConnect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/