Tag: Cross training
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Conditioning for GS, part 3 (Programing cross training)
In this post I will run over a few ways to really up the productivity of your cross training. The main reason you would cross train would be if you found a weakness you wanted to build on, such as aerobic power (think Vo2max), anaerobic power and/or reducing body weight. Cross training allows you to…
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Conditioning for GS, part 2 (Intervals)
I mentioned in my last post that interval training is a great way to improve metabolic measures of fitness. In a fantastic review article on interval training by Martin Buchheit, it has been suggested that there are six different outcomes that should be considered for improved performance. These are: 1 metabolic (O2 system), 2 metabolic (O2…
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Conditioning for GS, part 1 (Modes)
Obviously, conditioning plays a very important role in kettlebell sport performance. However, there are many different ways to program conditioning. For best training outcomes you should perform a needs analysis and address weaknesses or build on strength that you feel will result in your best performance. From a GS standpoint conditioning will refer to the…