EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 27 MIN
Time vs Task-Based Work
from Crafting Fitness · host Sam Smith
In this episode, we are going to discuss Task and Time-Based Work. Below is a short list of characteristics of each:Time-Based * Athletes know the exact duration of their work period* Easier to determine the appropriate pacing strategy* Athletes can better leverage previous experiences to anticipate difficulty and effort requirements* Creates a more forgiving environment for finding flow and rhythm, especially with machine/erg work, enabling better effort regulationTask-Based* Athletes know the total workload to complete BUT must determine how long it will take* Forces athletes to identify the bottleneck for themselves* Challenges athletes to develop an appropriate pacing strategy based on the specific workload requirements
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In this episode, we are going to discuss Task and Time-Based Work. Below is a short list of characteristics of each:Time-Based * Athletes know the exact duration of their work period* Easier to determine the appropriate pacing strategy* Athletes can better leverage previous experiences to anticipate difficulty and effort requirements* Creates a more forgiving environment for finding flow and rhythm, especially with machine/erg work, enabling better effort regulationTask-Based* Athletes know the total workload to complete BUT must determine how long it will take* Forces athletes to identify the bottleneck for themselves* Challenges athletes to develop an appropriate pacing strategy based on the specific workload requirements
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