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Transitioning into Off-Season
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Reader, With the start of November coming up later this week, it's time to transition into off-season mode. I know we're still clinging to the last days of fall and you should still be able to get a few more rides in when the weather allows. The great thing about how I build transition phase programs is that it is not so intense and high volume that you can't add fun rides in when your schedule and the weather allow. Last here in Alberta we had a couple of bonus weeks of fall in November! 🤞 for this year. Transitioning into off-season training involves gradually adding forms are training which our bodies are not used to. The demands of strength & power training and time on the trainer (for those in winter climates) are very different from the volume and intensities we put in on the trail all season. A sudden change to hard off-bike training can lead to extremely sore muscles making training a chore and ultimately burn out mid winter. There's a few keys I have my clients focus on leading into their transition phases
In my coaching programs I use a multi factored approach using forms, assessments using video analysis and specialized apps to gain data for planning and to monitor training progress. As well, setting goals which are subjective and objective in nature. These will depend on how an athlete wants to themselves perform next season. Setting appropriate goals help guide the course of their off-season training keeping them on track and realistic about can be accomplished. As the off-season begins, I take on a few more clients to guide them through to the next season. If you want to explore what working with me will look like please reachout through email or schedule a call to discuss your goals and challenges.
For those of you in Calgary, Alberta, MTB Strength Club starts next Monday, November 4th! There's a few more spots available. If you're still deciding to join or not, I would love to chat to help get you on board. |
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