In this episode, Coach Jimmy breaks down ascent conditioning and how to train for the demands of moving uphill, especially while carrying load.

Covered:

• What ascent conditioning is and why it matters
• Building aerobic capacity and muscular endurance for elevation
• How to progress duration, load, incline, speed, and total vertical work
• Using incline treadmills, step-ups, stair steppers, and other ascent-focused methods
• Why specificity matters as you get closer to an event or operational demand
• How often to include ascent conditioning in your training
• Who benefits most from this type of conditioning

Whether you’re military, law enforcement, a firefighter, hunter, hiker, or anyone who needs to perform over challenging terrain, ascent conditioning can help build the engine and durability needed to keep moving when the terrain gets steep.

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In this episode, Coach Jimmy breaks down SURGE, the upcoming 12-week Warfighter training cycle built around developing power capacity and the ability to repeatedly produce force under fatigue.

Topics:

• How SURGE builds off the previous Warfighter cycle
• Max effort and dynamic effort training
• Complex training for developing explosive power
• Sprinting and change-of-direction work
• The Build, Output, Armor (BOA) training structure
• New run/ruck and mixed-modality conditioning tracks
• Two-mile and five-mile run progressions
• How to adjust training based on your schedule and goals
• What to expect when the new cycle begins

SURGE begins September 7th.

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In this episode, Coach Jimmy answers your training questions rapid-fire and breaking down how to approach strength, conditioning, and program design.

Topics covered:

• Squat vs. deadlift
• Front squat vs. back squat
• RPE vs. percentage-based training
• Full-body vs. upper/lower splits
• Free weights vs. machines
• Olympic lifts vs. loaded jumps
• The best training split for the average person
• Strength and hypertrophy rep ranges
• Deloads and training block length
• Overrated and underrated strength exercises
• Zone 2 vs. intervals
• Heart rate vs. pace
• How much hard conditioning you actually need
• Whether cardio really kills your gains
• Conditioning options if you hate running

No single method works for everyone. The goal is understanding the intent behind your training and choosing the right tools for your goals, experience, and lifestyle.

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