14/01/2025
If you're wondering how to build your fitness this winter, here is something that may help. Here are 5 simple tips that will help you do that:
1) Keep Your Training Pace Conversational
Here's a simple way to check if you're training at the right intensity: if you can't hold a conversation during most of your workouts, you're pushing too hard! Keep 80% of your sessions at a pace where you can easily (I mean really easily) talk. This will build your aerobic engine and keep you injury-free.
2) Consistency Beats Intensity
You'll make better progress doing 2-3 easy to moderate sessions per sport each week than crushing yourself with 1-2 intense workouts. You body needs time to adapt, and consistency is your best friend at this stage of the season.
3) Strength Training Is Your Friend
You don't need a fancy gym membership to get stronger. Just 20-30 minutes twice a week of bodyweight exercises at home will make a huge difference. Focus on your core, work on single-leg stability, and you'll be amazed at how much stronger you feel come race season.
4): Form First, Speed Later
Now is your perfect chance to work on technique. Take time to focus on your form in each sport - film yourself if you can. These small improvements you make now will pay off big time when you're ready to add speed later.
5) Pay Attention To Recovery
Remember: you don't get stronger during training - you get stronger when you recover. Make sure you're getting quality sleep, eating well, and taking your rest days. Your body will reward you with better performance when it matters.
What's one tip you're going to focus on this winter? Share below - I'd love to hear your thoughts! 👇
