The Principles of Performance

The Principles of Performance


Podcast 134 – The Perfect Training Session with Eric and Mike

March 25, 2025


 


 


 


 


 


In this episode we discuss the considerations that trainers and coaches need to make in order to build high level training sessions, including:


Pre-Session Planning


-The restaurant with no menu or recipes


-Logistics / Format / Layout / Equipment


-Timing and Duration -Forecasting and Backcasting


-Don’t be obligated to the session chart


Testing and Adjusting for Readiness


-Readiness Screen & Metrics


-Communication and Key Questions


-Red / Yellow / Green Light Day adjustments


Warmup / Prep


-2-4-4 / Fixes vs Primers -Primers


– Speed / Load / Volume


-Warming up for big lifts


Core


-Is it Necessary?


-Impact on remainder of workout


Speed / Power


-Is it Necessary? –


-Specific objectives and constraints vs Generic


-Accounting for volume


Strength Stations


-Station vs Compound vs Circuit


-Conditioning vs Efficiency


Finishers


-Is it Necessary?


-Relative to remainder of the week


Cool Down


-ANS Downregulation


-Opportunity for Education


-Meditative aspect


 


 


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