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Mental Toughness: Thrive Under Pressure
Monday:
Strength:
Every 2 min x 5
3 3 3 3 AMRAP
Barbell bench press
(amrap @ -15% of top set of 3)
Conditioning:
6 min AMRAPS
12/9 ski
12 RKB Swing
12 HR Push Ups
rest 2 mins
Car Park run
2 Wall Walk
15 AB Mat sit ups
rest 2 mins x2
Tuesday:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 3
2 Hang Squat Clean
Every 90 sec x 3
1 Hang Squat Clean
+
5 mins for max Hang Squat Clean
Every 2 mins x 4
6 Dual DB Push Press
Conditioning:
For time
50 Barbell Thrusters
30 Burpee Pull ups
Wednesday:
Strength:
TTB EMOM 6
15 sec of reps
Conditioning:
In a team of 3
AMRAP 30
1 person holding 2 KB in front rack
1200m Row
45 Toes to Ring
45 Sandbag Cleans
Thursday:
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
10 alt Barbell Back Rack Reverse Lunge
Every 75 sec x 12
A) 10 Dual KB Front Squat
B) 10-15 Ring Rows
C) 20 sec Copenhagen/side
D) 10 KB Upright row
Conditioning:
For Time
3KM assault bike
Friday:
Strength:
5 mins build up
+
Every 2 mins x 5
6 6 5 5 3 Sumo Deadlift
Conditioning:
12 rounds for time
3 Deadlift (80/50)
6 box jump
9 push ups
12 Kb Reverse lunge
Saturday with Coach Vic
Saturday and Sunday Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
1 Back Squat work to max
Every 2 mins x 5
8 Barbell Hip Thrust from the box
Sunday Sweat:
15 min AMRAP
10 Shuttle runs
20 alt DB snatch
20 Line Facing Burpee
rest 5 mins
15 mins
21/18 Cal Ski
50 Single Unders
15 Wall Balls
GYMNASTICS
This Monday we’re focusing on double unders and pull-ups! We’ll start with shape work on the floor before moving to the rig for strict and dynamic work. We will continue with the same sequence as last week; incorporating a heart raiser before we work on our capacity. Whether you’re chasing pull ups or chest to bar, we’ve got something for you. We will then finish with accessory work for allll the gains.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week we have some longer run intervals mixed in with some midnight endurance elements.
MOBILITY
A big focus on improving overhead stability, shoulder mobility and flexibility to help you move better, feel stronger and perform at your best.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Clean session, also giving those who missed the squat clean test yesterday, another chance!
Clean complex - clean pull + hang clean + clean. Into hang clean + clean. EMOM clean. Finishing with clean deadlifts and front squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Fartlek
Today we are running:
Main Session:
1 min at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins at 6/10
1 mins recovery
3 mins at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins rest
Repeat but change RPE to 7/10 on the 2nd rund and 8/10 on the 3rd round.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Entrance fee
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your opportunity to run faster with the wider IFE community and coaches on the athletics track. This week we will be running:
400m run as;
100m fast, 100m easy, 100m fast, 100m easy
Rest 90s before going again.
All easy 100s should be a float, keep the rhythm in the legs.
Groups do as much as they can before 6.55am.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Intervals
If you did not run track yesterday and want some intervals in your life, Weds with LRC is where to be! Today we will be running
Main Set
100s efforts
4x
100m HARD
100m WALK
2 mins drink break
REPEAT
We will have post run coffees at Smith St at 7am.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds - Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Come along for your weekly social run. Today we will be running from Common Grounds to the end of the beach track and run hill repeats on the canal bridge for 40 mins, before return to CG for coffees.
Monday:
Strength:
Every 2 min x 5
3 3 3 3 AMRAP
Barbell bench press
(amrap @ -15% of top set of 3)
Conditioning:
6 min AMRAPS
12/9 ski
12 RKB Swing
12 HR Push Ups
rest 2 mins
Car Park run
2 Wall Walk
15 AB Mat sit ups
rest 2 mins x2
Tuesday:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 3
2 Hang Squat Clean
Every 90 sec x 3
1 Hang Squat Clean
+
5 mins for max Hang Squat Clean
Every 2 mins x 4
6 Dual DB Push Press
Conditioning:
For time
50 Barbell Thrusters
30 Burpee Pull ups
Wednesday:
Strength:
TTB EMOM 6
15 sec of reps
Conditioning:
In a team of 3
AMRAP 30
1 person holding 2 KB in front rack
1200m Row
45 Toes to Ring
45 Sandbag Cleans
Thursday:
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
10 alt Barbell Back Rack Reverse Lunge
Every 75 sec x 12
A) 10 Dual KB Front Squat
B) 10-15 Ring Rows
C) 20 sec Copenhagen/side
D) 10 KB Upright row
Conditioning:
For Time
3KM assault bike
Friday:
Strength:
5 mins build up
+
Every 2 mins x 5
6 6 5 5 3 Sumo Deadlift
Conditioning:
12 rounds for time
3 Deadlift (80/50)
6 box jump
9 push ups
12 Kb Reverse lunge
Saturday with Coach Vic
Saturday and Sunday Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
1 Back Squat work to max
Every 2 mins x 5
8 Barbell Hip Thrust from the box
Sunday Sweat:
15 min AMRAP
10 Shuttle runs
20 alt DB snatch
20 Line Facing Burpee
rest 5 mins
15 mins
21/18 Cal Ski
50 Single Unders
15 Wall Balls
GYMNASTICS
This Monday we’re focusing on double unders and pull-ups! We’ll start with shape work on the floor before moving to the rig for strict and dynamic work. We will continue with the same sequence as last week; incorporating a heart raiser before we work on our capacity. Whether you’re chasing pull ups or chest to bar, we’ve got something for you. We will then finish with accessory work for allll the gains.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week we have some longer run intervals mixed in with some midnight endurance elements.
MOBILITY
A big focus on improving overhead stability, shoulder mobility and flexibility to help you move better, feel stronger and perform at your best.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Clean session, also giving those who missed the squat clean test yesterday, another chance!
Clean complex - clean pull + hang clean + clean. Into hang clean + clean. EMOM clean. Finishing with clean deadlifts and front squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Fartlek
Today we are running:
Main Session:
1 min at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins at 6/10
1 mins recovery
3 mins at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins rest
Repeat but change RPE to 7/10 on the 2nd rund and 8/10 on the 3rd round.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Entrance fee
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your opportunity to run faster with the wider IFE community and coaches on the athletics track. This week we will be running:
400m run as;
100m fast, 100m easy, 100m fast, 100m easy
Rest 90s before going again.
All easy 100s should be a float, keep the rhythm in the legs.
Groups do as much as they can before 6.55am.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Intervals
If you did not run track yesterday and want some intervals in your life, Weds with LRC is where to be! Today we will be running
Main Set
100s efforts
4x
100m HARD
100m WALK
2 mins drink break
REPEAT
We will have post run coffees at Smith St at 7am.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds - Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Come along for your weekly social run. Today we will be running from Common Grounds to the end of the beach track and run hill repeats on the canal bridge for 40 mins, before return to CG for coffees.
Monday:
Strength:
Every 2 min x 5
3 3 3 3 AMRAP
Barbell bench press
(amrap @ -15% of top set of 3)
Conditioning:
6 min AMRAPS
12/9 ski
12 RKB Swing
12 HR Push Ups
rest 2 mins
Car Park run
2 Wall Walk
15 AB Mat sit ups
rest 2 mins x2
Tuesday:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 3
2 Hang Squat Clean
Every 90 sec x 3
1 Hang Squat Clean
+
5 mins for max Hang Squat Clean
Every 2 mins x 4
6 Dual DB Push Press
Conditioning:
For time
50 Barbell Thrusters
30 Burpee Pull ups
Wednesday:
Strength:
TTB EMOM 6
15 sec of reps
Conditioning:
In a team of 3
AMRAP 30
1 person holding 2 KB in front rack
1200m Row
45 Toes to Ring
45 Sandbag Cleans
Thursday:
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
10 alt Barbell Back Rack Reverse Lunge
Every 75 sec x 12
A) 10 Dual KB Front Squat
B) 10-15 Ring Rows
C) 20 sec Copenhagen/side
D) 10 KB Upright row
Conditioning:
For Time
3KM assault bike
Friday:
Strength:
5 mins build up
+
Every 2 mins x 5
6 6 5 5 3 Sumo Deadlift
Conditioning:
12 rounds for time
3 Deadlift (80/50)
6 box jump
9 push ups
12 Kb Reverse lunge
Saturday with Coach Vic
Saturday and Sunday Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
1 Back Squat work to max
Every 2 mins x 5
8 Barbell Hip Thrust from the box
Sunday Sweat:
15 min AMRAP
10 Shuttle runs
20 alt DB snatch
20 Line Facing Burpee
rest 5 mins
15 mins
21/18 Cal Ski
50 Single Unders
15 Wall Balls
GYMNASTICS
This Monday we’re focusing on double unders and pull-ups! We’ll start with shape work on the floor before moving to the rig for strict and dynamic work. We will continue with the same sequence as last week; incorporating a heart raiser before we work on our capacity. Whether you’re chasing pull ups or chest to bar, we’ve got something for you. We will then finish with accessory work for allll the gains.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week we have some longer run intervals mixed in with some midnight endurance elements.
MOBILITY
A big focus on improving overhead stability, shoulder mobility and flexibility to help you move better, feel stronger and perform at your best.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Clean session, also giving those who missed the squat clean test yesterday, another chance!
Clean complex - clean pull + hang clean + clean. Into hang clean + clean. EMOM clean. Finishing with clean deadlifts and front squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Fartlek
Today we are running:
Main Session:
1 min at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins at 6/10
1 mins recovery
3 mins at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins rest
Repeat but change RPE to 7/10 on the 2nd rund and 8/10 on the 3rd round.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Entrance fee
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your opportunity to run faster with the wider IFE community and coaches on the athletics track. This week we will be running:
400m run as;
100m fast, 100m easy, 100m fast, 100m easy
Rest 90s before going again.
All easy 100s should be a float, keep the rhythm in the legs.
Groups do as much as they can before 6.55am.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Intervals
If you did not run track yesterday and want some intervals in your life, Weds with LRC is where to be! Today we will be running
Main Set
100s efforts
4x
100m HARD
100m WALK
2 mins drink break
REPEAT
We will have post run coffees at Smith St at 7am.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds - Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Come along for your weekly social run. Today we will be running from Common Grounds to the end of the beach track and run hill repeats on the canal bridge for 40 mins, before return to CG for coffees.
Monday:
Strength:
Every 2 min x 5
3 3 3 3 AMRAP
Barbell bench press
(amrap @ -15% of top set of 3)
Conditioning:
6 min AMRAPS
12/9 ski
12 RKB Swing
12 HR Push Ups
rest 2 mins
Car Park run
2 Wall Walk
15 AB Mat sit ups
rest 2 mins x2
Tuesday:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 3
2 Hang Squat Clean
Every 90 sec x 3
1 Hang Squat Clean
+
5 mins for max Hang Squat Clean
Every 2 mins x 4
6 Dual DB Push Press
Conditioning:
For time
50 Barbell Thrusters
30 Burpee Pull ups
Wednesday:
Strength:
TTB EMOM 6
15 sec of reps
Conditioning:
In a team of 3
AMRAP 30
1 person holding 2 KB in front rack
1200m Row
45 Toes to Ring
45 Sandbag Cleans
Thursday:
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
10 alt Barbell Back Rack Reverse Lunge
Every 75 sec x 12
A) 10 Dual KB Front Squat
B) 10-15 Ring Rows
C) 20 sec Copenhagen/side
D) 10 KB Upright row
Conditioning:
For Time
3KM assault bike
Friday:
Strength:
5 mins build up
+
Every 2 mins x 5
6 6 5 5 3 Sumo Deadlift
Conditioning:
12 rounds for time
3 Deadlift (80/50)
6 box jump
9 push ups
12 Kb Reverse lunge
Saturday with Coach Vic
Saturday and Sunday Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5
1 Back Squat work to max
Every 2 mins x 5
8 Barbell Hip Thrust from the box
Sunday Sweat:
15 min AMRAP
10 Shuttle runs
20 alt DB snatch
20 Line Facing Burpee
rest 5 mins
15 mins
21/18 Cal Ski
50 Single Unders
15 Wall Balls
GYMNASTICS
This Monday we’re focusing on double unders and pull-ups! We’ll start with shape work on the floor before moving to the rig for strict and dynamic work. We will continue with the same sequence as last week; incorporating a heart raiser before we work on our capacity. Whether you’re chasing pull ups or chest to bar, we’ve got something for you. We will then finish with accessory work for allll the gains.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week we have some longer run intervals mixed in with some midnight endurance elements.
MOBILITY
A big focus on improving overhead stability, shoulder mobility and flexibility to help you move better, feel stronger and perform at your best.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Clean session, also giving those who missed the squat clean test yesterday, another chance!
Clean complex - clean pull + hang clean + clean. Into hang clean + clean. EMOM clean. Finishing with clean deadlifts and front squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Fartlek
Today we are running:
Main Session:
1 min at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins at 6/10
1 mins recovery
3 mins at 6/10
1 min recovery
2 mins rest
Repeat but change RPE to 7/10 on the 2nd rund and 8/10 on the 3rd round.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Entrance fee
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your opportunity to run faster with the wider IFE community and coaches on the athletics track. This week we will be running:
400m run as;
100m fast, 100m easy, 100m fast, 100m easy
Rest 90s before going again.
All easy 100s should be a float, keep the rhythm in the legs.
Groups do as much as they can before 6.55am.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Ladies Run Club
Session: LRC Intervals
If you did not run track yesterday and want some intervals in your life, Weds with LRC is where to be! Today we will be running
Main Set
100s efforts
4x
100m HARD
100m WALK
2 mins drink break
REPEAT
We will have post run coffees at Smith St at 7am.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds - Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Come along for your weekly social run. Today we will be running from Common Grounds to the end of the beach track and run hill repeats on the canal bridge for 40 mins, before return to CG for coffees.
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Picture yourself standing at the start line of a crucial race or walking into a high-stakes business meeting. Your heart is racing, the pressure is on—how do you respond? This is where mental toughness comes in, and it could be the difference between success and failure.
Mental toughness is more than just pushing through discomfort. It's the ability to stay composed, confident, and focused, enabling you to perform at your best in the face of adversity. Whether you're an athlete, a manager, or an entrepreneur, mental toughness plays a pivotal role in achieving your goals.
What Is Mental Toughness?
In their book Developing Mental Toughness, Doug Strycharczyk and Peter Clough break down mental toughness into four essential pillars:
- Challenge – Do you see challenges as opportunities or threats? Those who are mentally tough thrive on challenges, using them as steppingstones to growth.
- Confidence – Do you believe in your abilities? High levels of self-belief allow you to take risks and trust your judgment, even when under pressure.
- Commitment – Can you stick to tasks without getting distracted or losing focus? Mentally tough individuals follow through with what they start, even when it's difficult.
- Control – Do you believe you can control your own destiny, or do you feel like life happens to you? Mentally tough people believe they have the power to influence their circumstances.
Developing Mental Toughness: A Practical Guide
The good news is that even if you're not naturally 'mentally tough', the skills are able to be developed. Just like endurance or physical strength, mental toughness can be cultivated over time with consistent practice. Here are some ways you can start:
1. Improve Self-Awareness
Know your strengths and weaknesses. Start by creating a plan for difficult situations, whether in competition or at work.
Actionable Exercise: Take 10 minutes to write down the situations where you feel the most pressure. Then, next to each, list one or two strengths you can leverage to succeed in that scenario. For example:
- Pressure Situation: Starting a tough race
- Strength: Your ability to focus on pacing and ignore the distractions of those racing around you
2. Become Resilient
Develop a routine to bounce back from mistakes quickly. Resilience doesn't mean you won't face setbacks—it means you'll recover faster.
Actionable Exercise: Create a refocusing routine, such as taking three deep breaths, visualizing a past success, and repeating a positive affirmation. For instance: "I've done this before, I can do it again." Use this routine every time you feel the pressure building.
3. Increase Confidence
Fill your mind with past successes. Confidence is built through experience, so remind yourself of the tough moments you've overcome.
Actionable Exercise: Write down three instances where you successfully dealt with pressure. Keep this list visible, and refer to it when you need a confidence boost.
4. Master Tough Thinking
Your self-talk matters. Mentally tough individuals recognize negative thoughts and quickly reframe them to positive ones.
Actionable Exercise: The next time you notice a negative thought, write it down, then reframe it. Example:
- Negative Thought: "I always mess up during the final stretch of a race."
- Reframed Thought: "I've pushed through tough races and training before, and I can do it again."
5. Perform Under Pressure
Identify the skills (technical, physical, and mental) that help you show up at your best when the stakes are high.
Actionable Exercise: List three key skills you need to perform well under pressure. For example:
- Physical: Pacing correctly
- Technical: Breathing control
- Mental: Staying focused on the present and the 'now', not the outcome or the finish
Write these skills down and place them somewhere visible, like on your training equipment or your workspace.
Mental Toughness Is a Journey
Building mental toughness won't happen overnight. Just like developing your aerobic base or mastering a new skill, it's a process that requires time, effort, and consistency. The more you invest in it, the greater the rewards.
Your Turn: Take Action
Now it's your turn. What's the first pillar of mental toughness that you want to work on? Start small—whether it's improving yourself-awareness, boosting your confidence, or developing a routine to stay focused under pressure.
Remember, mental toughness is a skill that can be developed. With every small step, you're getting closer to performing at your best when it matters the most.
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