#deload -workout-routine

[wellnessuniverse]

Mastering Deload Weeks: A Guide to Optimizing Your Progress

[autorepairwater-blog]

Exercise Trends and Online Coaching: What’s Actually Working Right Now

The fitness industry is evolving fast. With new workouts popping up every week and more people training online than ever before, it’s easy to get caught up in the trends—and just as easy to miss what’s actually working for real people right now.

At IFCA, we’ve coached thousands of clients and mentored hundreds of fitness coaches running online businesses. So we’ve seen both sides: what clients are looking for, and what delivers lasting results.

Here’s what’s trending, what’s noise, and what’s actually moving the needle in online coaching today.

1. Simplicity Over Flashy Workouts

There’s a time and place for complex circuits and high-tech equipment—but most clients just want to:

Move better

Get stronger

Feel more confident in their bodies

Train without pain or confusion

We’re seeing a strong shift back to foundational strength training, paired with smart cardio. Full-body splits, progressive overload, and 3–4 well-structured sessions per week are outperforming flashy “shred” workouts that prioritize sweat over strategy.

What’s working: → Strength-based programs with optional add-ons for mobility or conditioning → Clear progression over time, not random workouts for engagement

2. Hybrid Coaching (Not Just Zoom or Just In-Person)

Online fitness coaching exploded in 2020—and while Zoom workouts had their moment, what’s lasting now is hybrid coaching. That means:

A structured app or program clients follow on their own time

Weekly check-ins, form checks, and accountability via voice or video

Occasional live sessions (optional) for form cues or connection

This model gives clients the freedom of flexibility with the support of a coach, which is exactly what busy professionals, parents, and high-performers need.

3. Biofeedback-Based Adjustments

Smart coaches know the plan isn’t what creates results—the adjustments do.

Right now, the most successful online fitness coaches are using client biofeedback (sleep, recovery, energy, mood, hunger, stress) to:

Adjust training volume

Auto-regulate intensity

Modify deload weeks or rest days

Spot signs of burnout early

What’s working: → Using check-ins to track more than just workouts—so clients avoid plateaus or overtraining

4. Coaching That Includes More Than Workouts

Clients aren’t just hiring you for sets and reps. They want help with:

Nutrition

Mindset and stress

Routine building

Behavior change and accountability

What’s working best right now is programs that include education and lifestyle coaching alongside fitness.

For example: → A client starts training 4x/week, tracks 3–5 habits (steps, sleep, water, etc.), and has simple nutrition goals built in → Coaches offer short video modules or client education content to increase buy-in and long-term results

5. Realistic Program Design (for Busy Humans)

The days of 6-day splits and hour-long cardio sessions are fading. Coaches who win in 2025 are the ones designing:

Shorter, more effective workouts (30–45 min)

Flexible training plans with optional movement days

Programs built around sustainability, not discipline porn

Clients want to train hard and live their life, not feel like fitness is their full-time job.

6. Personality and Connection Still Matter Most

Even with perfect programming, your personality and connection will always be the difference-maker.

Online coaching is still a relationship-based business. The best coaches right now are:

Using voice memos to personalize feedback

Showing their own routines and setbacks on social media

Sharing client wins and struggles transparently

This builds loyalty, trust, and community—and it’s what helps your program stand out in a noisy space.

7. What’s NOT Working Anymore

Let’s call out a few things we’ve seen fizzle out:

❌ Generic PDF workout plans

❌ No follow-up after payment

❌ Solely selling based on aesthetics or 6-week transformations

❌ High-volume cookie-cutter coaching with no personalization

Clients are smarter now. They want real support, education, and results they can keep.

Final Thoughts: Coaching in 2025 and Beyond

What’s working right now isn’t the trendiest workout or the flashiest funnel. It’s: ✅ Programs that feel doable and smart ✅ Coaches who genuinely connect with their clients ✅ Systems that include lifestyle, mindset, and long-term behavior change

At IFCA, we teach coaches how to deliver this level of coaching—so they stand out, grow their income, and actually change lives.

Because trends come and go—but strategy, trust, and results will always win.

Want to Learn How to Coach Online the Right Way?

Whether you're a new coach or growing a team, IFCA helps fitness professionals turn their knowledge into a coaching business that scales—without losing quality or impact.

[robertgeigerteacher]

Training Tactics: Optimizing Workouts for Enhanced Athleticism with Robert Geiger (Coach)

Becoming a better athlete requires dedication, discipline, and a strategic approach to training. Whether you're an aspiring professional athlete or a recreational sports enthusiast, optimizing your workouts can help you reach your full athletic potential. In this blog, we will explore training tactics aimed at enhancing athleticism, providing practical tips and techniques to help you improve your performance and excel in your chosen sport.

Goal Setting and Planning

Setting clear, measurable goals is the first step towards becoming a better athlete. Define specific objectives that align with your athletic aspirations, whether it's improving speed, strength, endurance, or skill proficiency. Break down your long-term goals into smaller, achievable milestones, and create a detailed training plan outlining the steps you need to take to reach each milestone.

Once you have established your goals and developed a training plan, it's essential to prioritize consistency and commitment. Make exercise a non-negotiable part of your daily routine and schedule workouts at times when you are most likely to follow through. By setting realistic goals and planning your training effectively with the help of coaches like Robert Geiger (Coach), you can stay focused and motivated on your journey towards becoming a better athlete.

Focus on Fundamentals

Fundamental movement patterns form the foundation of athletic performance and should be prioritized in your training regimen. Incorporate exercises that target key movement patterns such as squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotating into your workouts to improve strength, stability, and coordination. Mastering these fundamental movements will not only enhance your athletic ability but also reduce the risk of injury during sports activities.

In addition to strength training, don't neglect the importance of flexibility, mobility, and agility in athletic performance. Incorporate dynamic stretching, foam rolling, and mobility drills into your warm-up routine to prepare your body for exercise and improve joint range of motion. Agility drills and plyometric exercises can help improve your speed, agility, and explosiveness, translating to enhanced athletic performance on the field or court. By focusing on mastering fundamental movement patterns and improving functional fitness as emphasized by mentors such as Robert Geiger (Coach), you can lay a solid foundation for athletic success.

Periodization and Progression

Periodization is a systematic approach to training that involves dividing your training program into distinct phases or cycles to optimize performance and prevent overtraining. By varying the intensity, volume, and frequency of your workouts over time as guided by coaches including Robert Geiger (Coach), you can avoid plateaus and continue making progress towards your athletic goals.

Incorporate periodization principles such as progressive overload, specificity, and recovery into your training program to maximize results. Gradually increase the intensity or volume of your workouts over time to continually challenge your body and stimulate adaptation. Include deload weeks or active recovery periods to allow your body to rest and repair between intense training cycles, reducing the risk of burnout and overuse injuries.

Cross-Training and Variety

Cross-training involves incorporating a variety of activities and exercises into your training routine to target different muscle groups, improve overall fitness, and prevent boredom. Engaging in activities such as swimming, cycling, yoga, or Pilates can complement your primary sport and help address weaknesses or imbalances in your athletic performance.

In addition to cross-training, vary the types of workouts you do within your chosen sport to keep things interesting and challenging. Mix up your training sessions with interval training, strength training, agility drills, and sports-specific skill practice to develop a well-rounded athletic skill set. By embracing variety and incorporating diverse training modalities into your routine as assisted by mentors like Robert Geiger (Coach), you can keep your workouts engaging and effective while continuously challenging your body to adapt and improve.

Recovery and Rest

Rest and recovery are essential components of any effective training program and are often overlooked by athletes striving to push their limits. Adequate rest allows your body to repair and rebuild muscle tissue, replenish energy stores, and adapt to the demands of training. Incorporate rest days into your weekly schedule to allow your body to recover from intense workouts and prevent overtraining.

In addition to rest days, prioritize quality sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management to support optimal recovery and performance. Aim for seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night to promote muscle repair, hormone regulation, and cognitive function. Fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods and stay hydrated to support energy levels, muscle recovery, and overall health. Practice stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to manage stress levels and promote relaxation. By prioritizing recovery and rest, you can maximize the benefits of your training and reduce the risk of burnout and injury.

Mental Preparation and Mindset

Athletic success is not just about physical prowess; it also requires mental strength and resilience. Cultivating a positive mindset and mental toughness is essential for overcoming challenges, staying focused, and performing at your best when it matters most.

Practice visualization techniques to mentally rehearse your performance and envision success in your mind's eye. Set aside time for relaxation and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and anxiety, helping you stay calm and composed under pressure. Develop strategies for managing negative thoughts and self-doubt, such as positive self-talk and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Additionally, learn from setbacks and failures, viewing them as valuable learning experiences rather than insurmountable obstacles. Adopt a growth mindset, believing in your ability to improve and succeed through effort and perseverance. By investing in your mental preparation and mindset, you can build the resilience and confidence needed to excel as an athlete.

Becoming a better athlete is a multifaceted journey that requires a holistic approach to training and development. By implementing the training tactics outlined in this blog, including goal setting, focusing on fundamentals, incorporating periodization and progression, embracing cross-training and variety, prioritizing recovery and rest, and nurturing mental preparation and mindset as encouraged by coaches such as Robert Geiger (Coach), you can optimize your workouts and enhance your athletic performance.   

Remember that progress takes time, consistency, and dedication, so stay patient and persistent on your journey towards athletic excellence. Celebrate your achievements along the way, no matter how small, and use setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning. With the right mindset, approach, and commitment to continuous improvement, you can become the best athlete you can be and achieve your athletic goals.

[lingchung]

Pushing Through Fitness Plateau

I'm not the most athletic person. But over the last twenty years, I've slowly become a fit person by consistently putting in the work.

My body has generally responded to all sorts of workouts: running, circuit-style resistance training, hypertrophy training, etc. Through my 20s and 30s, I maintained a fairly lean physique that fluctuated between 18% to 21% body fat. My set weight never changed since high school.

During Covid, I ramped up my training. For 2.5 years, I ran 100km a month, coupled with regular resistance training. I was working out 7 days a week and I have never worked out more in my life. At the same time, I started tracking my meals and restricting calories.

More = better?

Nope. I sent my body into complete stress.

My weight dropped for the first 6 months and I became underweight. I experienced hair loss, amenorrhoea, sleep disruptions and ghrelin imbalance.

I was under-eating and stressing my body with too much activity.

Once I realized that, I let myself eat, but the floodgate opened - I simply couldn't stop - my appetite ballooned.

Not only did I gain back the weight that I've lost, I gained 10 more lbs on top of the set weight I've maintained for 20 years.

It took my appetite 2 years to get back to normal. I've also reduced my activity. But I still can't shake the weight that I've gained. My body fat % went up from 18% to 23% (Dexa), so I know the weight I've gained is not muscles.

In July, I shook up my fitness routine. The old one wasn't serving me:

No more running 100km a month. Instead, I try to do one long run on the weekend only

Incorporating Zone 5 running after my Zone 2 run. Zone 2 training for mitochondria, Zone 5 for VO2 max.

Walking 15 to 20k steps a day in place of running, the idea is to maintain movement but at lower intensity.

Heavy strength training. I've started to lift heavy 3 times a week. I'm deadlifting and squatting my body weight in low reps. I intend to train between strength and hypertrophy in phases. I'm hoping to see strength gains and ramp up my resting metabolic rate.

Incorporating deload weeks. Every 3 to 4 weeks, I give my body a break where I only do low intensity activities like yoga, pilates, or mobility exercises.

I still spend most of my free time working out.

I was looking at my steps trend last night. I went from averaging 10k a day, to 18k a day, to 24k a day, to now 26k a day in August.

This is telling of my personality: I tend to over-do anything I set my heart on. Sure I'm no longer running as much, but I am walking even longer distances now.

This week my body is telling me, I'm over training again.

I just want to remind myself that I've seen overtraining backfire on me before, don't fall into the trap again.

[trainingforfandom]

Inosuke Hashibira

Now to write the training regimen of Kiyo, Sumi and Naho. They’re underrated AF. 

Writing this boy’s workout was HELL. It’s just as chaotic as he is. It fits with his hyperactivity in all honesty. 

This workout is INSANE, there are just TOO MANY EXERCISES I tried to balance it out, but point blank: This might be one to skip. 

Inosuke is probably a lot smarter than most would credit him with. He survived in the woods as a child, developed his own breathing style and learned how to talk pretty much without interference. His training is a bit of a mystery, however he is extremely flexible. He likely didn’t incorporate too many conventional exercises until much later. His strength might come from lifting heavy objects in the woods and repeated motions to perhaps build shelters or chase down food for himself, he likely retained and increased his ‘childlike’ flexibility by holding odd positions and generally just ‘having fun’. Perhaps he imitated the boars for their fighting and movement patterns  as this also could have made him so strong. He is also quite agile on his feet with a complex fighting style that basically uses saws as a weapon and flips/flexibility as evasive maneuvers. Generally his training might be a bit more sporadic and incidental, it would ‘add up’ over the week but on any given day he’s probably training less than Tanjiro and Zenitsu. 

This workout is probably the hardest for me to write and pin down as I have the least experience with this style of training. 

Diet: For his early life it was probably unluxurious foraged food, any berries or roots that wouldn’t have him shitting to death. Whatever boars eat… Insects? Small Animals? When he encountered humans they probably fed him a little better, vegetables, fruits, rice, and other Japanese mountainous produce. He seemed to like ‘baked mochi’. When he joined up with the others he developed tastes for fatty fried foods and ate more/higher calories than the others. His natural hyperactivity likely lets him burn this all off. For you, I’d say eat relatively clean in a few large meals, as far from training time as possible. Inosuke’s diet is a reminder for you to treat yourself every so often. 

Recovery:  I don’t know if I really want to recommend more stretching for this routine. I’d say CHOOSE EITHER NOT BOTH a warm bath or cold bath (some cultures/fitness practitioners recommend temperature shock on the body, it doesn’t sit well with me. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH). Get plenty of sleep. Tendons and joints take more time to adapt and strengthen than muscles so take more days off, and a deload every 6 weeks is recommended. 

Workout: Full Body 7x a Week. Don’t do this, most people shouldn’t. If you want to try it, workout every other day, or 3 days for Week A and 4 days for Week B. 

Day 1 Gymnastics/Flexibility and Cardio: Basic Drills for Strength and ROM  

* Times are simple suggestions, do each until you feel loose and limber, not IN PAIN (Do not be afraid to regress/advance the exercises). It looks like a lot of exercises but it won’t take a lot of time. 

800 m Jog

3 x 30 sec Pike 

3 x 30 sec Pancake 

3 x 15 sec Split Progression 

3 x 15 sec Full Bridge 

4 x 30 sec Hollow Hold 

4 x 30 sec Shoulder Stand 

3 x 10 sec L - Sit 

3 x 10 sec Crow Pose 

3 x 8 Toes to Bar 

3 x 15 Scapula Pull Ups/ Scapula Swing

800 m Jog 

Day 2 Weighted Exercise: Sandbag (30% of  bodyweight, Inosuke is 63 kg/130 lb so he’d use 18 - 20 kg/40-45 lb) Workout Circuit Style. 

5 Rounds No Rest: 

10 Deadlift 

10 Cleans

10 Press 

10 Front Squat 

***** REST 

5 Rounds No Rest: 

10 Weighted Pushups 

20 m Farmers Walk 

20 m Weighted Bear Crawl 

8 (Cheat if needed) Bicep Curl 

Day 3 Combat: Hand to hand + Swordwork 

This is a real treat! My Kendo Club actually gave a home workout because we had a COVID scare, so we’ll use that for these sections. Feel free to book a class or follow a few videos for a 1 hr total. This workout is a lot easier than something Inosuke would do. 

Warmup: 50 jumping jacks > Stretch

Circuit: Repeat the following circuit 8 times! 1:00 minute rest --> Repeat

10 Squats

10 Lunges (5 each side!)

10 Wall assisted calf raises (Lean forward against a wall)

10 Left Katate Men suburi (1 arm men strikes) with full water bottle as weight

30 Arm circles

20 Jumping Jacks

Day 4 Weighted Exercise: Conventional Workout 

3 x 16 Split Squat with Dumbbell (8 per side) 

15, 10, 8, 6, 6 Deadlift 

15, 10, 8, 6, 6 Pendlay Row 

20, 15, 10, 10, 8 Narrow Bench Press 

20, 15, 15, 12, 10 Dumbbell Shoulder Press 

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* Lighter weights

3 x 20 Cable Face Pulls 

3 x 20 Cable Lat Delt Raise (10 per side) 

3 x 10 Cable Crossover 

3 x 20 Cable Leg Kickback (10 per side) 

3 x 10 Cable Curl

Day 5 Gymnastics/Flexibility and Cardio: Flips/Dynamic Moves 

DO NOT ATTEMPT WITHOUT A SPOTTER OR OUTSIDE OF A CONTROLLED CLASS ENVIRONMENT. I AM NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH. SKIP AND REPLACE WITH DAY 7 IF NEEDED. 

But anyway, here are some helpful videos: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3UJZqXTN_U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V69jZQn5bYo (Pigmie is pretty good for flips overall) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv8gZxvLYU4 (I don’t understand his language, but it's a fairly clear video, he puts tons of helpful links in his description and, I’m sure others can understand him) 

Day 6 Combat: Hand to hand + Swordwork 

Warmup: 50 jumping jacks > Stretch

Circuit: Repeat the following circuit 8 times! 1:00 minute rest --> Repeat

10 Squats

10 Lunges (5 each side!)

10 Wall assisted calf raises (Lean forward against a wall)

10 Left Katate Men suburi (1 arm men strikes) with full water bottle as weight

30 Arm circles

20 Jumping Jacks

Day 7 Gymnastics/Flexibility and Cardio: Basic Calisthenics for Strength

3 x 8 Archer Pull Ups (4 per side)  

3 x 8 Dips 

3 x 10 Ring Rows 

(5 minutes of work with rest included) Back Lever Progression/Lightly Weighted Shoulder Dislocates 

3 x 8 Pike/Handstand Pushup Progression 

3 x 10 Ring Chest Flye 

3 x 8 Hanging Core Twists Progression 

3 x 20 Weighted Sit Up/Crunch 

3 x 10 Pseudo Planche Pushups 

8 x 100 m Sprints

[theperfectblonde]

I have another photoshoot coming up tomorrow! I was hoping to be somewhere around the ~180lb mark, and I weighed in at 182.6 this morning so I feel really really happy with that!

I felt like I was struggling a lot with losing my weight, but I did a check in with my own personal physical journal and changed some things up in my routine lately and I think it’s safe to say I’m out of the 190 range. And even when I felt like I wasn’t losing weight I’ve been losing inches too. And overall have only been trending downward, so it’s just me being harsh and critical with myself. So I need to cut myself some slack!!

But… I think a big reason my progress has “slowed” is not only because I’ve actually made SO MUCH progress!! So my body is just normally adapting. BUT. Also because I’m not having enough rest days. I basically train cardio and weights in some capacity for ~120 minutes (40 minutes each) each day, and even days where I need to rest are “active rest days” where I’m going for super long walks. I know that’s me overcompensating and I don’t think I’ve been overtraining myself, but I’m at a point where mentally and physically I think I’m starting to hit burn out.

So I think I’m also learning that a “plan” is actually not the best for me. I can’t stick with a specific diet, but I have safe foods that I know I can eat daily that are nourishing but also lower in calories. And I can’t keep up with reps and sets of specific exercises. I’m finding that I actually genuinely enjoy intuitive eating and a similar intuitive approach to exercises. I do better with my workouts when I do what my body wants to do! This might change once I’m a lower weight and I have specific goals that I want to target, but right now the intuitive approach is helping me learn my own body cues, and since my goal right now is just fat loss/weight loss/improving strength and endurance overall I think this works for me! I do still push myself, but I haven’t felt any soreness or had any cramps or anything like that since I’ve started doing this, plus it feels more fun for me!

I also need to constantly change what I’m doing to adjust to how I see my body changing, however I’ve also been consistent with food and exercise for a solid 4 months now. I think I’m going to take a “deload” week where I still do exercise, but at a much lower level and also stop eating in a calorie deficit and try to maintain every day. I had some big events that I wanted to be a certain weight for and I hit my goals for them and that’s awesome ! But I think it’s time to give my body a break. Pushing myself never ends well and I think 4 months and a total of 55 lbs down is a safe marker to rest for a week for lol. But then it will be back to pushing myself! But I can feel my muscles getting tight so definitely going to be working on flexibility and stretching for this week for sure! Also getting more sleep!!!!!

I’ve started doing way more core and even started running, but I hate how it makes my butt look so I need to find a cardio exercise that keeps me thick still lol :// I’ve gotten to 1 minute with planks, I think my fastest run time was 6.5 minutes, and I can run for 20 minutes straight now! So nothing Olympian lmao but those were all zero before so that’s nothing to sneeze at. But I’m really proud of myself and I’m so so happy to be 180. I’m scared to deal with loose skin once I get to the 150 mark (my goal weight) because I’m sure I’ll have it, but I’m using lotion everyday so hopefully that helps! And I’m also doing exercises to build muscle in my problem areas so that hopefully it won’t look as bad. And I can actually SEE muscles now. It’s so crazy! They’re huge lmao!!

It’s so crazy to me too that within the next month I’ll be seeing 170 on the scale again. I haven’t been under 180 in awhile, and I haven’t had this kind of muscle probably since I was a teenager. It feels so weird but it feels so good. I feel so anxious because it all seems so close and I know what to do this time around but I’m at a weird limbo stage where I could still fuck up. I think the good thing about that though is that if I do, I know how to get back on track.

Also I’ve kind of started seeing someone? 👀🙈 so that’s really good motivation for me to stay fit lol. He already thinks I’m hot and he met me when I was ~190lbs so I don’t think I’ll have any problems there haha. And it’s not super consistently so I haven’t had to miss workouts to see him, and seeing him so casually helps me to focus on my own goals.

Anyways, overall super happy with myself and my progress, need to take a break, and stretch more and sleep more, improving my skills and getting closer to my goals! Kind of exciting, kind of scary!

[supercodi]

How do you stay on track when you travel? - Honestly, you don’t. - There is a way to enjoy your vacations within reason. - How to enjoy your vacation within reason and not just using it to go crazy: - 1. Enjoy the local food and culture of wherever you are at, but keep limits on food you can get anywhere… like Oreos or Doritos. If you are just sitting in a hotel room with a bag of Doritos because you are on vacation… this is not enjoying within reason. 😝 - 2. Try to still base the majority of your meals around protein. Don’t order fettuccine Alfredo for every meal just because there is a good local Italian place nearby. This is where you start to try out that whole “balance” thing. - 3. When it comes to training: you can either take a rest for your vacation or you can try to find a local gym nearby that allows for guest passes. This might depend more on how long your trip is. Anything over a week I would suggest finding a gym to get some workouts in. - 4. Even if you find a gym I would recommend implementing it as a deload week. Chances are you will be way out of your usual routine so you will not be at your best performance wise. Making it a deload week takes the pressure off of having to perform in an unfamiliar environment but helps get you moving and retaining muscle mass. - Ultimately your vacations are meant to be enjoyed and what matters most is that you get back on track as soon as you get home. What you are doing on a daily basis outside of your vacation time is going to be much more important than what you do during a short vacation. 😁 - #vacation #nutrition #eating #food #teamcoachcody #ftmbodybuilding #bodybuilding #weightloss #fatloss #strengthtraining #gym #workout #training #health #fitness #motivation https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQA731PCwi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[becoming-her-beast]

Happy Tuesday all. Big post today. Bodyweight plus core plus new gym routine. Sadly though I have seriously injured my left shoulder somehow. So almost all the workouts I had to deload some weight, so that sucked a lot and it still hurt. So here I sit, working away, sipping coffee, with lots of ice on my shoulder.

[growup-gloup]

I've decided to build muscle. I want to train 6 days a week but I heard that I should take a break every other day. Is that true?

Hi love,

If you are just starting out, you may want to take a break every other day if you are just starting out. If you can work out for 6 days without burning yourself out, you may want to take it a little slower and give yourself a deloading week after a few weeks of working out, where you take a break from working out, or reduce your routine to just minimal basic reps or stretches and just rest and recover.

If you go the 6 day route, and feel sore the next day, then do take a break, even if you still have a couple more days of workout left. Also remember to stretch before and after your workouts to minimize the soreness you’ll feel the next day.

💋

[starstuffandalotofcoffee]

Which app are you using/do you recommend for lifting? I finally have access to a gym again in a week (that student life) and I would love some decent structure.

The app I just downloaded is called Strong; I like it from the one workout I did for a lot of reasons (it runs a timer, it’s fairly customizeable, it has a good list of possible lifts). However, it doesn’t provide structure in the form of programming - you have to put in your workouts. Once you do that you can save the routines, see what you did last time, and so on.

If you just meant you needed a structured way to log stuff ignore this, but if you’re looking for actual programming I recommend reading Ask a Swole Woman, who also directs you to some other good resources (the good reddit lifting threads, some youtubers) to learn from some experts. Personally, I did Stronglifts but especially now that I know a little more I was getting frustrated - basically, it is super squat-centric and while squats are great, it increases the weight too quickly, doesn’t have a good method for addressing failure other than deload and try again (when fewer reps might be a better idea) and feels kind of unbalanced (per week, you literally do ten times as many squats as deadlifts), so I as of 3 hours ago switched to GZCLP which I think fits my situation of “I kind of know what I’m doing but I haven’t had access to a squat rack in about a year and change and I should probably focus on my form”. It was pretty easy to put the first GZCLP workout into Strong. Stronglifts has its own app which is good and structured for Stronglifts should you go that route, and it’s pretty much download and go, but it can’t really be adapted for much else, whereas Strong could be used for Stronglifts workouts if you wanted.

Both apps are free with optional pro modes; I think those just add plate calculators (subtract 45, divide by 2, do some basic addition based on available plates) and some other stuff you don’t need. I mean if you want that go for it but the free version is fine.

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Muscle Building Routines - How obtain Muscle Mass Effectively

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If you don't want to read my lengthy rundown, feel free to avoid this post. I have a lot to say. I’m headed into week 3 of the training program I wrote for myself and it’s week 2 for my gym partner. As much as I love being on my own, having a partner there makes me push myself more. The first 3 weeks are phase 1 where I'm spending time hammering down technique. Done and dusted. I’m still working on tempo but I really really want to start pushing the weight more. Last week felt good and I'm ready for more. Cardio is increasing slowly again and its continuing to lean me back out. Patience and one step at a time right? I do feel a little sorry for my partner, I kind of threw him into the mix and told him to sink or swim, but hey, he asked for it. And I told him it would be hard. I have some personal matters that may interrupt my routine this week but I don't plan on missing a beat. I’ll adjust if I have to, even if I have to combine days. Im totally ready for this and I really hope my partner continues to catch on fast so I can branch off and do my own thing. I don't want him to rely on needing me there for everything. I sent him the rundown of this week’s program and some notes explaining things. These workouts are hard for me, by the end of the week they leave me feeling completely run over. But its cool thats the point. I'm ready for a kickass week in and out of the gym. Here’s a look at some of my plan and notes: (I genuinely love doing this shit)

Monday: lower body strength 

1.25 mile warmup & 500 meter row

Dynamic mobility warmup

Warmup walking lunges x1, side to side walking squat

Deadlift 1 warmup set then 5x5

Squat 1 warmup set then 5x5

RDL 3x10

Barbell hip thrust 4x8

Leg press 4x8

Back extension 3x10

Hanging leg raises 3x failure 

Tuesday: upper body strength 

1.25 mile warmup, 500 meter row

Rotational shoulder warmup, single lat pulldown warmup

Bench press 5x5

Pullups 4x8

Db rows 4x8

Upright barbell row 3x10

Skullcrushers 3x12

Inverted row till failure

Wednesday: conditioning

2 mile run

1000 meter row

Box jumps

Alternating arm kettlebell swing

Snatches

Sled pushes

Battle ropes

Turkish get-ups

Thursday: lower body endurance/volume

1.25 mi warmup run

Walking lunges with overhead plate x20 each leg

Sandbag clean and jerk 2 x12-15

One leg RDL 3x15

Seated hamstring curl 3x15-20

Pistol squat transitions 3 till failure

Reverse lunges 3x12-15

Friday: upper body endurance/volume

1 mile run

Mobility drills and warmups

Single arm rows 3x10-12

Inverted rows 3x10

Pullups 3x10

Bicep curls with barbell 3x12-15

Tricep dips to failure 3 sets

Db incline chest press 3x12

Db shoulder press 3x12

Boxing on the heavy bag 

Welcome to Week Two! I’m so proud of you for successfully making it through Week One and learning all that you did. Seriously, give yourself a pat on the back. Celebrating your successes are just as important as anything else. They keep you moving forward. Put your successes in that cookie jar and pull from them every time you start to doubt yourself.

The next six to seven weeks will continue to be physically and mentally demanding. We wont take a deload week until week 8. A deload week is a period when you reduce your weight or intensity to give your body a break and prepare for even harder training. In a sense, you are setting yourself back for one week, in order to slingshot yourself even further ahead.

Cardio: This week we will increase our running distance by about 10%. Runners increase distance by no more than 10% every week in order to avoid injury (at least thats the by the book method and I’ve heard its unreliable in some cases). Because our training is aggressive we will increase by just over 10%. This is uncharted territory so I’m trying to be conservative while also daring greatly. Our warmups this week will be 1.25 miles. Then, we will do a longer run of 2 miles once this week. Our first goal is to get you to 3 solid miles of nonstop running. Our total distance to shoot for this week will be about 6 miles (1.25 miles x 3 to 4, then a 2 mile run). It sounds aggressive but, based on what you’ve shown so far, it is totally attainable (If you feel you need to lower this distance, we’ll drop down to a base goal of at least 5 miles ran this week. Get 5 miles by any. means. necessary.). Our training is aggressive for a reason. Pushing yourself is something you’ll have to get extremely used to. Results don’t come from comfort zones. 

Strength: Just like last week, we’ll have four lifting days, splitting them into 2 strength and 2 endurance days. Our strength focus is on compound lifts. Assuming you feel okay with the form and technique, we will run you through: the barbell bench press, barbell back squat, conventional deadlift, rows, and pullups. Get familiar with always training for strength on those 5 lifts. If we can, we will push you with more weight than last week. 

Endurance/Volume: We will take 2 days to train muscular endurance (how many times you can lift something before you get fatigued). We will have to use a lower weight than what we use on strength days and slightly different set of exercises. On Wednesday we will have our cardio and conditioning day where we also test your endurance and stamina with a “functional” crossfit style workout. If this sounds boring, don’t worry because soon it wont be. There are a million and one ways we can switch it up and endless things we can add i.e. boxing days, crossfit, agility work etc. What we are doing now is creating a foundation on which you will build everything else on. 

Mobility and Injury Prevention: Always, always, always, practice your drills. Every. Single. Day. Warmups and mobility will be done before every single workout no matter what. Especially the shoulders and rotator cuff. If you skip those you will end up getting yourself hurt and no one has time for that. Besides warming up the shoulder we also need to strengthen the rotator cuff, but not aggressively. Tearing that rotator cuff leaves you with a lifelong injury. Open up the chest, shoulder, back and hamstrings. Practice hip warmups, body weight exercises and ankle mobility. If you can, try some yoga.

Recovery: is a vital part of training hard. It builds your body up so you can hit it hard again. Without recovery you will be spinning your wheels going nowhere fast. You are requiring your body constantly adapt under a state of stress and come back stronger each and every time. Your body is ruled by its nervous system. Your nervous system is broken into 2 parts: sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (relax and recover). You need to take care of both of these or your body will break down. When your fight or flight is activated for too long without a recovery it can malfunction, your adrenals can fatigue and other very horrible things. Training hard means putting your body under a massive state of stress and inflammation, so you need to allow yourself space to recover and you need to get good at it.

Train hard. Drink water. Eat food. Get sleep. One day at a time. That’s all you gotta worry about. If there is anything you would like to focus on, add, or try out please let me know and I’d be happy to adjust. 

Remember, our goals are:

Main lifts

Strong shoulders

Strong back

Running

Cardio capacity

Being a strong motherfucker 

For the weekend you will need to:

Continue with mobility drills every single day

Drink lots of water and eat lots of food

Take time to relax

Perform a cardio routine i.e. a light jog for a couple easy miles

Practice pushups, tricep dips, pull-ups and walking lunges

You are the master of your own fate. Don’t let others decide how you live, they don’t have the same goals as you. Do what others aren’t doing, so later, you can do what others cant.