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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