Breaking Down Training Intensity (Program Design Series Part 2) | PD Podcast Ep.48

Today's episode is the second in a five-part series all about program design. For this episode, we will focus on training intensity. To listen in on the first part of the series, head to episode 47, where we discuss training volume. Today, Sue, Alex, and Austin discuss how much volume you should be doing and how PD handles adjustments to clients' volume, plus more mistakes they made when they first started writing programs. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let’s get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:32) What is training intensity? (2:07) How does intensity impact the type of training performed? (5:21) How much does skill play into one's ability to train with heavier loads/closer to failure? (9:52) What have we noticed regarding training intensity (effort) with incoming clients? (16:35) Does training intensity differ per muscle group? How much? (25:34) What are some of the considerations around exercise selection with regard to training intensity? (32:14) Mistakes we made when we first started writing programs (44:58) Recap of key topics covered (49:16) Wrap-Up & Band Tees Additional Resources: All About Training Volume (Program Design Series Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/10f7a1 Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear/ Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - @alexbush__ Coach Austin - @austincurrent_ Coach Sue - @suegainz Physique Development - @physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.