Tactical Barbell II: Conditioning

Go ahead and see what happens when you commit to something for a year. After the year’s up, and if you still want to – go ahead and return to your previous habits. I have a hunch that won’t be happening.

Commit to less, and stick to it.

Consistency is king. Progress takes time. Stay consistent, and keep plodding.

The thing that separates successful trainees from the rest is easy - it’s not special gear, supplements, or the latest workout techniques or routines. It’s consistency.

The ANS consists of the anaerobic-lactic, and anaerobic-alactic systems. The lactic system performs for about 60-90 seconds at full throttle, and the alactic gives you everything it’s got for about 10 seconds give or take.

Prioritize consistency over volume and variation. Do a few things consistently, instead of trying to do more and constantly falling short.

Choose fewer, but more effective tools.

This is not bootcamp or selection with a clear beginning and end that allows you to push 100% because you know where that end is. This is for life. Constant, frequent, high intensity training will without a doubt eventually burn you out and sideline you if not approached intelligently.

Hills are a cyborg-factory.