04/06/2026
Winter isn't the off-season... it's the power season. 💪❄️
Hey Crew, Coach Anna here - now... a lot of people see Winter as a time to simply "get through" their training, but I actually love Winter strength training. It's the perfect time of year to channel a bit more energy into building strength, addressing imbalances, improving movement quality, and making some real gains before the busy spring and summer adventures roll around.
My own training right now is pretty simple:
✔️ 4 strength sessions per week (2 upper body, 2 lower body)
✔️ 2 cardio sessions per week to maintain fitness – one shorter session and one longer session
Why this split?
Strength takes consistency and recovery. By training upper and lower body separately, I can give each session quality effort without feeling completely smashed. It also allows enough training volume to build strength and muscle while still having energy for life, work, and my 2 small humans!
The two cardio sessions are there to keep my aerobic fitness ticking along without competing with my strength goals. Aerobic fitness is much easier to maintain than it is to build, so winter is a great opportunity to shift the focus slightly and come out stronger when the weather warms up.
💪Strong legs make climbing easier.
💪Strong glutes make running and riding more efficient.
💪Strong upper body muscles help with posture, stability, carrying packs, bike handling, and reducing injury risk.
The best part? When everyone else is waiting for motivation to return in spring, you'll already have a stronger engine, a more resilient body, and a solid foundation ready to go.
So embrace the frosty mornings, lift some heavy things, and remember... Summer strength is built in Winter. 😉
We are always here to chat training team, get in touch anytime and let's get our strength on! 👊
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