One day I just decided I was done pre-programming my own workouts (after I was done with college track) Definitely not saying it's always better for everyone, but it works for me and I enjoy my training a lot more now If you look at my training overview it might look like I follow some type of program, but it's more like a template of qualities & principles that I try to execute, which make it easier to effectively progress toward my goals Obviously you need systems, but documented programs predetermining every single set, rep, intensity, and exercise isn't always what will work the best for YOU, especially when training for ELITE performance You don't want to undercut yourself OR bite off more than you can chew because they could ultimately lead to precious time being wasted There's only a perfect program under perfect conditions and we NEVER have perfect conditions So we must be able to adjust on the fly! I'm thinking of creating an easy to follow guide of principles that performance training individuals can follow to sustain long term health, be more fit, treats root issues not just symptoms, and applicable for all experience levels. Like or comment if you're interested!

I'm trying to get a gauge on who's apart of this community so far. Feel free to drop a comment saying who you are, where you're from, what sport you play, and a goal, big or small! I'll start... Yoo! My name is Tristen Howard, I'm from Medford, MA (Greater Boston Area), and I'm a track and field sprinter. I specialize in short sprints, but one day I'd like to complete a Decathalon.

There's something about Hyrox I don't like...

I was talking to one of my athletes today, and he was worried because he felt like he was letting his teammates down by missing track workouts due to hamstring problems. He was asking about how to deal with the mental side of missing training sessions. Here was my response: "Real thing is, letting this (injury) calm down so you can feel 100% is gonna do more for your performance than one workout ever will. It sucks not being able to participate, but that outcome will be better long-term than making it worse right now. As long as you're doing everything you can to handle the issue now, so when it matters (championship season), you're in the best condition possible, then you're not letting anyone down. Honestly, you'd be letting more people down by letting your ego make you hop in the workout (when you shouldn't) and make the injury worse."