This week is what we call a deload week. We lift weights, and work pretty hard with weights almost all the time.
What you may not know is that we work in what we call Meso and Micro Cycles. This is called periodization in the fitness world. Our program is designed to create adaptation, and in that adaptation comes strength and personal records when we test for them.
For the last two weeks, we did a bunch of testing for PR’s (personal records). Heavy lifting is very taxing on the body, and from time to time you need to take some time off to allow that aspect of your physiology to recover.
This week, we are not doing any heavy weightlifting. Instead, we will be doing some Levels testing, and some longer regular workouts. This will allow your body to reset, and get ready for the next lifting cycle. That will allow you to continue to progress without injury, and you’ll actually get better faster over the long haul.
So enjoy the levels testing and the break from the heavy weights. We’ll be back at it next week!
3-1-15 WOD
Levels Testing!
Met Con
“Badger”
Squat Cleans x 30
Pull Ups x 30
800m run
3 rounds for time