12/31/2025
I talk a lot about how superheroes train, but how do I apply it?
Well, I focus on four categories:
1. Strength - How Much?
- Bilateral, Unilateral, and Rotational lifts force my body to learn and adapt to applying the strength across countless avenues, leading to applicable gains
- Applying strain through maximal loading, rate of force development (power), calisthenics, and odd objects further increases applicability
- Then greasing the groove through specific grip, hip, and back exercises means I stay uninjured
2. Athleticism - Under What Pressure?
This will look different for everyone. For me, it's elementary acrobatics and various martial arts. I love fighting and have fallen back in love with learning classical means, focusing this year on HEMA. It's important to have means to aspire to in the gym. Training for the sake of training is fine, but progressing to a level of greatness in a competitive field is even better.
3. Movement - How Many Ways?
Here we seek range of strength. How far can I stretch and still apply pressure?
We also seek to enhance kinesthetic and proprioceptive properties. Where is my body in space and what space is around my body? How can I manipulate both?
Gymnastics, rope flow, kettlebell juggling, crawling, climbing, jumping, and overall play are here.
4. Endurance - For How Long?
- Aerobic - Low intensity for a long duration. Jogging, long cycles, and marathon ergs are easy cardio with huge benefits.
- Anaerobic - Medium Intensity for a medium time. Most strength work falls in here, but I also include carries and walks to ensure my body can handle the work
- Creatine Phosphate - High Intensity for a low duration. Sprints, intervals, and all out power. My favorite.
2026 was a great year for Invictus. Thank you all for taking part in growing this community. I have HUGE projects coming next year.
Stay tuned