Running My First 50k Ultra in Barefoot Sandals: Embracing the Blue Mountains Challenge
When I signed up for the 50k race at Ultra Trail Australia in the Blue Mountains, I was excited to take on a new challenge. With a longest run of 36k under my belt, I knew I was maybe pushing my limits, but I was ready to run the race in my trusted Earthrunners barefoot […]
How to prepare and train for an OCR with the Movnat® method?
If you’re planning (or envisioning) to run an obstacle course race in the near future, you have to decide on a preparation plan. There are countless plans and strategies out there but I want to focus specifically on examining if the Movnat method could improve your overall preparation and what are some of the benefits […]
Add intensity to your physical activity with contextual visualization
One crucial aspect of maximizing training performance is to maximize the Volume and Intensity of your workout (without compromising recovery). In plain English, you should train past your self-perceived limits and push through the moment when you think you cannot go any further. Because in fact you can. Let’s see how. Contextual visualization versus rehearsal […]
Know the incredible value of training in non-fitness environments
Training or working out is generally seen as an activity that should be done in a gym, at an outdoor fitness station or class, or at home. And it should be done with the appropriate fitness equipment, otherwise it’s not “real” training. In other words, it should be done in an “appropriate” location with the […]
Don’t train for specific movements, train for broad physical capabilities
Most people have training goals in the form of: achieve my first pull-up or reach 10 reps of perfect form pull-ups achieve my first muscle or reach 3 reps in a row etc… The problem with this approach is that it automatically limits your training volume because you try to get training time that will […]
Training many times in small amount of time throughout the day is as beneficial as a 1h workout
One of the most limiting beliefs for most people is that they need to do a 1h workout session to get significant fitness results, and of course 1h of dedicated time to fitness training is very difficult to find, so most end up doing nothing. But if you seize all the opportunities to get some […]
Get more physical activity with Simultaneous Training
Similar to Opportunistic Training, Simultaneous Training (ST) is a training type that doesn’t require dedicated training time in your schedule, since you do it while doing other activities. Mastering ST is a very powerful way to actually increase your training volume even while trying to cope with a Frankenstein schedule. There are 3 main ways to get […]
Train more with Opportunistic Training
Opportunistic Training (OT) is the training type that is closest to your typical “gym workout time” and refers to those occasions where you do have time to train for more than 10 mins in an uninterrupted block of time. What you don’t have, and what distinguishes OT from normal structured training, is the possibility to plan […]