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3 Strength Training Fundamentals
Master the Basics for Maximum Gains
3 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
When it comes to building strength through strength training—or any physical conditioning—it often comes down to three essential pillars: training type, recovery, and nutrition. These elements are critical for progress, but many people are unsure which should be prioritised.
While nutrition and rest are crucial, strength training itself is the catalyst for actual strength development. Eating well and recovering adequately are vital, but training is the cornerstone. Here are three key insights into strength training fundamentals that can help you make lasting gains.
Progressive Overload: The Foundation of Strength
The core principle behind effective strength training is progressive overload—steadily increasing the weight, resistance, or overall intensity of your workouts. This method ensures continual adaptation as muscles are stressed, repaired, and rebuilt stronger than before.
No matter how perfect your nutrition is, if your training lacks the right stimulus (in terms of frequency, intensity, volume, and rest periods), you won't achieve the strength gains you're aiming for.
For instance, you could consume a perfectly balanced diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, but without consistent and targeted strength training, your progress will stagnate. A strategic programme focusing on compound movements—such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses—ensures maximal muscle fibre activation and sustained strength development.
Training Specificity: You Get What You Train For
Strength training must be tailored to your specific goals. Powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, and bodybuilders all follow distinct programmes based on the type of strength they wish to develop.
For instance, powerlifters focus on maximal strength with low-rep, high-weight training, while bodybuilders aim for muscle hypertrophy using moderate-weight, higher-rep schemes.
Without targeted training, no amount of protein shakes or calorie surpluses will create the adaptations you're after. The saying "you get what you train for" holds true—your body adapts specifically to the demands you place on it. That's why your training programme should be aligned with your goals, whether they involve maximum strength, muscular endurance, or explosive power.
Nutrition’s Supporting Role in Strength Training
Nutrition fuels your performance and supports the recovery process. It helps rebuild muscles, replenishes glycogen, and maintains hormonal balance. However, it's essential to understand that strength training—not diet alone—is what drives muscle and strength gains. You could eat all the right foods, but without a solid training regimen, those nutrients won't be utilised effectively to build strength.
Nutrition enhances the effects of your strength training; it cannot replace the effort and structure needed in your workouts. Think of it as your foundation’s support system—vital, but not the primary builder.
Final Thoughts on Strength Training Fundamentals
If your goal is to get stronger, prioritising strength training is non-negotiable. While good nutrition plays a supportive role in muscle recovery and growth, your training programme is what sets everything into motion.
Focus on a consistent, progressive plan that emphasizes key movements and gradual overload, and you'll achieve the strength gains you're after.
In summary, strength training should always take centre stage in your fitness strategy. Pair it with proper recovery and nutrition, and you'll be on track to long-term strength and performance improvements.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
ENGINE
Repeatable efforts will be the name of the game this week!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday is about handstand push-ups: strict, kipping, and everything in between. Then on Thursday, we’re walking the walk, upside down. As always, we’ll break down each movement to help you nail that first rep or step, or clean things up and go further than before.
HYROX
This week in HYROX class, we are working through a ski and row time trial to determine race paces for HYROX, followed by some lower-body endurance work.
MOBILITY
This weekend, we will focus on the ankles and feet—their mobility and strength, as well as their crucial role in supporting overall balance and stability. By targeting these often-overlooked areas, we build a stronger foundation for movement. The session will finish with full-body flow sequences to integrate that stability into more dynamic movement.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, we start the week with some heavy bench press paused singles, doubles, and some amrap sets, followed by some push-and-pull accessory work. On Wednesday, we deadlift to some heavy doubles, followed by some Box squat doubles.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is cleans. We are working on the explosive power out of the bottom of the squat. Some technique work followed by Complex of clean pull, hang power clean, squat clean. Finishing with some clean pulls.
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
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
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
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
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins each with a 2 mins rest. But the blocks will increase from a 5/10 RPE to a 8/10 RPE as we progress through the session. Keep the recovery chilled so that you can maintain quality on each rep.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we have 500m repeats on the menu.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will warm up in the pack behind IF and then head into the session until 6:50am/pm. Running 1x easy loop of the park, into 1x fast shuttle.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The 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. This week we will be running up and over the canal bridge and tollerance bridge while dialing in some 7/10 feeling.
Monday:
This week at InnerFight, we start the week with some heavy back squats, coupled with some rowing, wall balls, and burpee pull-ups.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 2 back squat + 1 set amrap @ 85%
Conditioning:
2 Rounds:
In a 5-minute window:
300/250m row
30 wall balls
AMRAP Burpee pull-ups
Rest 2 mins
In a 5-minute window
15 burpee pull-ups
30 wall balls
Max cal row
Rest 2 Mins
Tuesday:
We are working to a heavy, strict press and then hitting some close-grip bench press before tackling an AMRAP with ever-increasing reps.
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 5 - 3/3/2/2/1 SA seated DB strict press/arm
B)Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 CGBP @30X1 + 15 Unbroken Russian KB Swings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 18
5 DB Hang Snatch
5 Cal Bike
5 TTB
5 Cal Ski
*Each round increases reps/cals by 5
Wednesday:
Some single-leg deadlifts followed by a power clean complex and barbell-focused workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2:00 x 4 - 6/6 Single leg Deadlift
B) Every 90 sec x 8 1 power clean + 1 hang power clean
Conditioning:
For Time:
21-15-9 Power Clean
50 DU after each round
into
15-12-9 Front Squats
50 DU after each round
Thursday:
Thursday, we have a gymnastics session in the form of a static strength-focused strength piece, into an EMOM workout to build your gas tank.
Strength:
A) EMOM 10 -Min 1 - 20 sec kipping pull-ups & Min 2 - 30 sec Dual KB OH hold
B) Every 90 sec x 6/5/5/5/3/3 Pendlay Rows
Conditioning:
EMOM x 24
Min 1 - 30 sec Mixed Rack March
Min 2 - Cal Row
Min 3 - Box Jump Step Down
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with an upper body session followed by 16 rounds of a fast-paced triplet.
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 9 - A 8-10 DB Fly / B 8-10 Inverted row / C 8-10 strict knees to elbow
Conditioning:
16 rounds For Time
10 DB Thruster
1 Rope Climb
10 Cal Ski/Row
3 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
When it comes to building strength through strength training—or any physical conditioning—it often comes down to three essential pillars: training type, recovery, and nutrition. These elements are critical for progress, but many people are unsure which should be prioritised.
While nutrition and rest are crucial, strength training itself is the catalyst for actual strength development. Eating well and recovering adequately are vital, but training is the cornerstone. Here are three key insights into strength training fundamentals that can help you make lasting gains.
Progressive Overload: The Foundation of Strength
The core principle behind effective strength training is progressive overload—steadily increasing the weight, resistance, or overall intensity of your workouts. This method ensures continual adaptation as muscles are stressed, repaired, and rebuilt stronger than before.
No matter how perfect your nutrition is, if your training lacks the right stimulus (in terms of frequency, intensity, volume, and rest periods), you won't achieve the strength gains you're aiming for.
For instance, you could consume a perfectly balanced diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, but without consistent and targeted strength training, your progress will stagnate. A strategic programme focusing on compound movements—such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses—ensures maximal muscle fibre activation and sustained strength development.
Training Specificity: You Get What You Train For
Strength training must be tailored to your specific goals. Powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, and bodybuilders all follow distinct programmes based on the type of strength they wish to develop.
For instance, powerlifters focus on maximal strength with low-rep, high-weight training, while bodybuilders aim for muscle hypertrophy using moderate-weight, higher-rep schemes.
Without targeted training, no amount of protein shakes or calorie surpluses will create the adaptations you're after. The saying "you get what you train for" holds true—your body adapts specifically to the demands you place on it. That's why your training programme should be aligned with your goals, whether they involve maximum strength, muscular endurance, or explosive power.
Nutrition’s Supporting Role in Strength Training
Nutrition fuels your performance and supports the recovery process. It helps rebuild muscles, replenishes glycogen, and maintains hormonal balance. However, it's essential to understand that strength training—not diet alone—is what drives muscle and strength gains. You could eat all the right foods, but without a solid training regimen, those nutrients won't be utilised effectively to build strength.
Nutrition enhances the effects of your strength training; it cannot replace the effort and structure needed in your workouts. Think of it as your foundation’s support system—vital, but not the primary builder.
Final Thoughts on Strength Training Fundamentals
If your goal is to get stronger, prioritising strength training is non-negotiable. While good nutrition plays a supportive role in muscle recovery and growth, your training programme is what sets everything into motion.
Focus on a consistent, progressive plan that emphasizes key movements and gradual overload, and you'll achieve the strength gains you're after.
In summary, strength training should always take centre stage in your fitness strategy. Pair it with proper recovery and nutrition, and you'll be on track to long-term strength and performance improvements.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
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
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
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
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins each with a 2 mins rest. But the blocks will increase from a 5/10 RPE to a 8/10 RPE as we progress through the session. Keep the recovery chilled so that you can maintain quality on each rep.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we have 500m repeats on the menu.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will warm up in the pack behind IF and then head into the session until 6:50am/pm. Running 1x easy loop of the park, into 1x fast shuttle.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The 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. This week we will be running up and over the canal bridge and tollerance bridge while dialing in some 7/10 feeling.
Monday:
This week at InnerFight, we start the week with some heavy back squats, coupled with some rowing, wall balls, and burpee pull-ups.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 2 back squat + 1 set amrap @ 85%
Conditioning:
2 Rounds:
In a 5-minute window:
300/250m row
30 wall balls
AMRAP Burpee pull-ups
Rest 2 mins
In a 5-minute window
15 burpee pull-ups
30 wall balls
Max cal row
Rest 2 Mins
Tuesday:
We are working to a heavy, strict press and then hitting some close-grip bench press before tackling an AMRAP with ever-increasing reps.
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 5 - 3/3/2/2/1 SA seated DB strict press/arm
B)Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 CGBP @30X1 + 15 Unbroken Russian KB Swings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 18
5 DB Hang Snatch
5 Cal Bike
5 TTB
5 Cal Ski
*Each round increases reps/cals by 5
Wednesday:
Some single-leg deadlifts followed by a power clean complex and barbell-focused workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2:00 x 4 - 6/6 Single leg Deadlift
B) Every 90 sec x 8 1 power clean + 1 hang power clean
Conditioning:
For Time:
21-15-9 Power Clean
50 DU after each round
into
15-12-9 Front Squats
50 DU after each round
Thursday:
Thursday, we have a gymnastics session in the form of a static strength-focused strength piece, into an EMOM workout to build your gas tank.
Strength:
A) EMOM 10 -Min 1 - 20 sec kipping pull-ups & Min 2 - 30 sec Dual KB OH hold
B) Every 90 sec x 6/5/5/5/3/3 Pendlay Rows
Conditioning:
EMOM x 24
Min 1 - 30 sec Mixed Rack March
Min 2 - Cal Row
Min 3 - Box Jump Step Down
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with an upper body session followed by 16 rounds of a fast-paced triplet.
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 9 - A 8-10 DB Fly / B 8-10 Inverted row / C 8-10 strict knees to elbow
Conditioning:
16 rounds For Time
10 DB Thruster
1 Rope Climb
10 Cal Ski/Row
ENGINE
Repeatable efforts will be the name of the game this week!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday is about handstand push-ups: strict, kipping, and everything in between. Then on Thursday, we’re walking the walk, upside down. As always, we’ll break down each movement to help you nail that first rep or step, or clean things up and go further than before.
HYROX
This week in HYROX class, we are working through a ski and row time trial to determine race paces for HYROX, followed by some lower-body endurance work.
MOBILITY
This weekend, we will focus on the ankles and feet—their mobility and strength, as well as their crucial role in supporting overall balance and stability. By targeting these often-overlooked areas, we build a stronger foundation for movement. The session will finish with full-body flow sequences to integrate that stability into more dynamic movement.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, we start the week with some heavy bench press paused singles, doubles, and some amrap sets, followed by some push-and-pull accessory work. On Wednesday, we deadlift to some heavy doubles, followed by some Box squat doubles.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is cleans. We are working on the explosive power out of the bottom of the squat. Some technique work followed by Complex of clean pull, hang power clean, squat clean. Finishing with some clean pulls.
3 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
When it comes to building strength through strength training—or any physical conditioning—it often comes down to three essential pillars: training type, recovery, and nutrition. These elements are critical for progress, but many people are unsure which should be prioritised.
While nutrition and rest are crucial, strength training itself is the catalyst for actual strength development. Eating well and recovering adequately are vital, but training is the cornerstone. Here are three key insights into strength training fundamentals that can help you make lasting gains.
Progressive Overload: The Foundation of Strength
The core principle behind effective strength training is progressive overload—steadily increasing the weight, resistance, or overall intensity of your workouts. This method ensures continual adaptation as muscles are stressed, repaired, and rebuilt stronger than before.
No matter how perfect your nutrition is, if your training lacks the right stimulus (in terms of frequency, intensity, volume, and rest periods), you won't achieve the strength gains you're aiming for.
For instance, you could consume a perfectly balanced diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, but without consistent and targeted strength training, your progress will stagnate. A strategic programme focusing on compound movements—such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses—ensures maximal muscle fibre activation and sustained strength development.
Training Specificity: You Get What You Train For
Strength training must be tailored to your specific goals. Powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, and bodybuilders all follow distinct programmes based on the type of strength they wish to develop.
For instance, powerlifters focus on maximal strength with low-rep, high-weight training, while bodybuilders aim for muscle hypertrophy using moderate-weight, higher-rep schemes.
Without targeted training, no amount of protein shakes or calorie surpluses will create the adaptations you're after. The saying "you get what you train for" holds true—your body adapts specifically to the demands you place on it. That's why your training programme should be aligned with your goals, whether they involve maximum strength, muscular endurance, or explosive power.
Nutrition’s Supporting Role in Strength Training
Nutrition fuels your performance and supports the recovery process. It helps rebuild muscles, replenishes glycogen, and maintains hormonal balance. However, it's essential to understand that strength training—not diet alone—is what drives muscle and strength gains. You could eat all the right foods, but without a solid training regimen, those nutrients won't be utilised effectively to build strength.
Nutrition enhances the effects of your strength training; it cannot replace the effort and structure needed in your workouts. Think of it as your foundation’s support system—vital, but not the primary builder.
Final Thoughts on Strength Training Fundamentals
If your goal is to get stronger, prioritising strength training is non-negotiable. While good nutrition plays a supportive role in muscle recovery and growth, your training programme is what sets everything into motion.
Focus on a consistent, progressive plan that emphasizes key movements and gradual overload, and you'll achieve the strength gains you're after.
In summary, strength training should always take centre stage in your fitness strategy. Pair it with proper recovery and nutrition, and you'll be on track to long-term strength and performance improvements.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins each with a 2 mins rest. But the blocks will increase from a 5/10 RPE to a 8/10 RPE as we progress through the session. Keep the recovery chilled so that you can maintain quality on each rep.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we have 500m repeats on the menu.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will warm up in the pack behind IF and then head into the session until 6:50am/pm. Running 1x easy loop of the park, into 1x fast shuttle.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The 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. This week we will be running up and over the canal bridge and tollerance bridge while dialing in some 7/10 feeling.
Monday:
This week at InnerFight, we start the week with some heavy back squats, coupled with some rowing, wall balls, and burpee pull-ups.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 2 back squat + 1 set amrap @ 85%
Conditioning:
2 Rounds:
In a 5-minute window:
300/250m row
30 wall balls
AMRAP Burpee pull-ups
Rest 2 mins
In a 5-minute window
15 burpee pull-ups
30 wall balls
Max cal row
Rest 2 Mins
Tuesday:
We are working to a heavy, strict press and then hitting some close-grip bench press before tackling an AMRAP with ever-increasing reps.
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 5 - 3/3/2/2/1 SA seated DB strict press/arm
B)Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 CGBP @30X1 + 15 Unbroken Russian KB Swings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 18
5 DB Hang Snatch
5 Cal Bike
5 TTB
5 Cal Ski
*Each round increases reps/cals by 5
Wednesday:
Some single-leg deadlifts followed by a power clean complex and barbell-focused workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2:00 x 4 - 6/6 Single leg Deadlift
B) Every 90 sec x 8 1 power clean + 1 hang power clean
Conditioning:
For Time:
21-15-9 Power Clean
50 DU after each round
into
15-12-9 Front Squats
50 DU after each round
Thursday:
Thursday, we have a gymnastics session in the form of a static strength-focused strength piece, into an EMOM workout to build your gas tank.
Strength:
A) EMOM 10 -Min 1 - 20 sec kipping pull-ups & Min 2 - 30 sec Dual KB OH hold
B) Every 90 sec x 6/5/5/5/3/3 Pendlay Rows
Conditioning:
EMOM x 24
Min 1 - 30 sec Mixed Rack March
Min 2 - Cal Row
Min 3 - Box Jump Step Down
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with an upper body session followed by 16 rounds of a fast-paced triplet.
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 9 - A 8-10 DB Fly / B 8-10 Inverted row / C 8-10 strict knees to elbow
Conditioning:
16 rounds For Time
10 DB Thruster
1 Rope Climb
10 Cal Ski/Row
ENGINE
Repeatable efforts will be the name of the game this week!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday is about handstand push-ups: strict, kipping, and everything in between. Then on Thursday, we’re walking the walk, upside down. As always, we’ll break down each movement to help you nail that first rep or step, or clean things up and go further than before.
HYROX
This week in HYROX class, we are working through a ski and row time trial to determine race paces for HYROX, followed by some lower-body endurance work.
MOBILITY
This weekend, we will focus on the ankles and feet—their mobility and strength, as well as their crucial role in supporting overall balance and stability. By targeting these often-overlooked areas, we build a stronger foundation for movement. The session will finish with full-body flow sequences to integrate that stability into more dynamic movement.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, we start the week with some heavy bench press paused singles, doubles, and some amrap sets, followed by some push-and-pull accessory work. On Wednesday, we deadlift to some heavy doubles, followed by some Box squat doubles.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is cleans. We are working on the explosive power out of the bottom of the squat. Some technique work followed by Complex of clean pull, hang power clean, squat clean. Finishing with some clean pulls.
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
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
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
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
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
3 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
When it comes to building strength through strength training—or any physical conditioning—it often comes down to three essential pillars: training type, recovery, and nutrition. These elements are critical for progress, but many people are unsure which should be prioritised.
While nutrition and rest are crucial, strength training itself is the catalyst for actual strength development. Eating well and recovering adequately are vital, but training is the cornerstone. Here are three key insights into strength training fundamentals that can help you make lasting gains.
Progressive Overload: The Foundation of Strength
The core principle behind effective strength training is progressive overload—steadily increasing the weight, resistance, or overall intensity of your workouts. This method ensures continual adaptation as muscles are stressed, repaired, and rebuilt stronger than before.
No matter how perfect your nutrition is, if your training lacks the right stimulus (in terms of frequency, intensity, volume, and rest periods), you won't achieve the strength gains you're aiming for.
For instance, you could consume a perfectly balanced diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, but without consistent and targeted strength training, your progress will stagnate. A strategic programme focusing on compound movements—such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses—ensures maximal muscle fibre activation and sustained strength development.
Training Specificity: You Get What You Train For
Strength training must be tailored to your specific goals. Powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, and bodybuilders all follow distinct programmes based on the type of strength they wish to develop.
For instance, powerlifters focus on maximal strength with low-rep, high-weight training, while bodybuilders aim for muscle hypertrophy using moderate-weight, higher-rep schemes.
Without targeted training, no amount of protein shakes or calorie surpluses will create the adaptations you're after. The saying "you get what you train for" holds true—your body adapts specifically to the demands you place on it. That's why your training programme should be aligned with your goals, whether they involve maximum strength, muscular endurance, or explosive power.
Nutrition’s Supporting Role in Strength Training
Nutrition fuels your performance and supports the recovery process. It helps rebuild muscles, replenishes glycogen, and maintains hormonal balance. However, it's essential to understand that strength training—not diet alone—is what drives muscle and strength gains. You could eat all the right foods, but without a solid training regimen, those nutrients won't be utilised effectively to build strength.
Nutrition enhances the effects of your strength training; it cannot replace the effort and structure needed in your workouts. Think of it as your foundation’s support system—vital, but not the primary builder.
Final Thoughts on Strength Training Fundamentals
If your goal is to get stronger, prioritising strength training is non-negotiable. While good nutrition plays a supportive role in muscle recovery and growth, your training programme is what sets everything into motion.
Focus on a consistent, progressive plan that emphasizes key movements and gradual overload, and you'll achieve the strength gains you're after.
In summary, strength training should always take centre stage in your fitness strategy. Pair it with proper recovery and nutrition, and you'll be on track to long-term strength and performance improvements.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
3 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
When it comes to building strength through strength training—or any physical conditioning—it often comes down to three essential pillars: training type, recovery, and nutrition. These elements are critical for progress, but many people are unsure which should be prioritised.
While nutrition and rest are crucial, strength training itself is the catalyst for actual strength development. Eating well and recovering adequately are vital, but training is the cornerstone. Here are three key insights into strength training fundamentals that can help you make lasting gains.
Progressive Overload: The Foundation of Strength
The core principle behind effective strength training is progressive overload—steadily increasing the weight, resistance, or overall intensity of your workouts. This method ensures continual adaptation as muscles are stressed, repaired, and rebuilt stronger than before.
No matter how perfect your nutrition is, if your training lacks the right stimulus (in terms of frequency, intensity, volume, and rest periods), you won't achieve the strength gains you're aiming for.
For instance, you could consume a perfectly balanced diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, but without consistent and targeted strength training, your progress will stagnate. A strategic programme focusing on compound movements—such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses—ensures maximal muscle fibre activation and sustained strength development.
Training Specificity: You Get What You Train For
Strength training must be tailored to your specific goals. Powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, and bodybuilders all follow distinct programmes based on the type of strength they wish to develop.
For instance, powerlifters focus on maximal strength with low-rep, high-weight training, while bodybuilders aim for muscle hypertrophy using moderate-weight, higher-rep schemes.
Without targeted training, no amount of protein shakes or calorie surpluses will create the adaptations you're after. The saying "you get what you train for" holds true—your body adapts specifically to the demands you place on it. That's why your training programme should be aligned with your goals, whether they involve maximum strength, muscular endurance, or explosive power.
Nutrition’s Supporting Role in Strength Training
Nutrition fuels your performance and supports the recovery process. It helps rebuild muscles, replenishes glycogen, and maintains hormonal balance. However, it's essential to understand that strength training—not diet alone—is what drives muscle and strength gains. You could eat all the right foods, but without a solid training regimen, those nutrients won't be utilised effectively to build strength.
Nutrition enhances the effects of your strength training; it cannot replace the effort and structure needed in your workouts. Think of it as your foundation’s support system—vital, but not the primary builder.
Final Thoughts on Strength Training Fundamentals
If your goal is to get stronger, prioritising strength training is non-negotiable. While good nutrition plays a supportive role in muscle recovery and growth, your training programme is what sets everything into motion.
Focus on a consistent, progressive plan that emphasizes key movements and gradual overload, and you'll achieve the strength gains you're after.
In summary, strength training should always take centre stage in your fitness strategy. Pair it with proper recovery and nutrition, and you'll be on track to long-term strength and performance improvements.
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