Avoid Peaking!
Traditional fitness training programs, such as the ones used by local track coaches, university programs and even professionals, typically utilize a base, build and peak formula; working through all three periods of training before reaching an important scheduled event. When the event is accomplished, the athlete takes a planned respite and potentially begins the process all over again.
I DO NOT subscribe to this type of training for the average working professional. This type of “Peak” training leads to physical and mental burnout, low longterm adherence levels to fitness, as well as increased injury rates. The only athletes who should be executing this type of program are those who are involved in specific organized programs meant to be competitive, very experienced athletes who measure themselves by their performance and professionals who get paid well to train in this way. Important to note: even these highly motivated and carefully guided athletes will eventually suffer from physical and mental burnout, as well as succumb to various injuries when training repeatedly for peak performances.
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