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#43: Am I going to lose all my gains?
#43: Am I going to lose all my gains?
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36 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2020
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Podcast episode
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It may seem a bit crass to be talking about "gains" in the middle of a global health crisis, but - with a lot of people moving from training in gyms with barbells, pull-up bars and assault bikes to training in their living rooms with a dumbbell and maybe a backpack full of heavy stuff from their kitchen, people are wondering if they’re going to lose all the progress they’ve made in the gym. While some things will definitely take a hit, the good news is that you’re not *that* fragile and adaptations in strength and aerobic capacity are relatively persistent. Check out the full episode to learn what you can expect in terms of losing fitness, what the process of regaining that fitness will probably look like, and what you can prioritize while training at home with less than ideal equipment selection. If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com and get with the program. You can follow us on Instagram as well for regular training tips and crunchy tactics: @legion.sc Show Notes: [00:15] What is the current status of the coronavirus situation in Barcelona (where Luke is), Chicago (where Todd is) and Denver (where Jon is)? [03:02] It may be crass, but a lot of athletes are wondering if they’re going to lose all of their gains. [08:24] What types of adaptations are people potentially going to lose and which are more resilient even if you take significant amounts of time off? Why does it feel so bad when you come back to doing hard CrossFit workouts after some time off? [19:25] What is the difference between athletes who handle adversity and things not going to plan well and those who do not? [28:50] What should training focus on given that people may not be able to do as much “CrossFit”? What can athletes work on given that they may not have access to a lot of equipment – and what can be improved even in non-ideal circumstances?
Released:
Mar 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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