WE ARE MOVING!
Please check your email if you haven’t already for the announcement that we are moving to the Fitr app! If you don’t see the email in your inbox then please check your spam folder.
Here is how you can get switched over to Fitr. Since we aren’t able to move your account info over due to privacy reasons, we want to make sure this is easy!
You can sign up ANY TIME on the Fitr app! Just follow these simple steps:
- Register for the program here.
- Download the Fitr app on either your Apple device or your Android device.
- Email info@invictusathlete.com to request cancellation of your subscription on the Invictus website.
- Notify info@invictusathlete.com if you have a 3 or 6 month subscription so you can have a unique coupon code sent to you so you can apply your remaining balance to your Fitr registration. If this pertains to you email info@invictusathlete.com first to get your coupon code.
We will still be providing the Engine Program on the Invictus website for the entire month of December to give you time to switch over to Fitr and get familiar with its features. And if we don’t hear from you then we will be processing cancellations for all remaining active Engine subscriptions on April 1, 2023.
Please let us know if you have any questions about our move to Fitr!
Running Sessions
Session 1 – VO2 Max Priority
Every 3 minutes, for 24 minutes (8 sets) for times:
Run 250 Meters @ 105% of your 400m PR pace
Session 2 – Lactate Threshold
Every 6 minutes, for 36 minutes (6 sets) for distances of:
4 Minutes of Running
Today’s pacing is up to you, but I would like to see consistent distances with no more than 30-40 meter variation from your first to your final set. This is your opportunity to learn how to moderate your effort levels to maintain consistency over the course of workouts. Think about running smooth at 85% effort or so for the first set, and understand that in order to match your results in each successive interval you’re going to need to work harder as a percentage of effort. Embrace the challenge and discomfort.
Session 3 – Aerobic Threshold
Three sets for times of:
Run 2000 Meters @ 5k PR pace
Run 800 Meters @ 60-65% of 5k PR pace
Rowing Sessions
Session 1 – VO2 Max Priority
Every 3 minutes, for 36 minutes (12 sets) for times:
Row 350 Meters
If you performed this session last week, your goal is to maintain the same pace per set as you held for the 300 meter efforts. If you didn’t do that session last week, your goal is to maintain consistent pacing across all sets, but if you feel good after the fourth set, pick up your pace and see if you can hold it for the remainder of the sets.
Session 2 – Lactate Threshold
Perform at 75-85% effort:
Row 500 Meters @ 22 strokes per minute (s/m)
Row 500 Meters @ 23 (s/m)
Row 500 Meters @ 24 (s/m)
Rest as needed, and then…
“2k Row Time Trial”
For time:
Row 2000 Meters
Compare results to the week of December 12, 2022. This should be treated as a maximal effort test. We will come back to this effort in future weeks to monitor progress.
Rest 60-90 seconds, and then…
For cool down:
Row 500 Meters @ 65-70%
Row 500 Meters @ 70-75%
Row 500 Meters @ 70-75%
Row 500 Meters @ 65-70%
Session 3 – Aerobic Threshold
For time:
Row 2000 Meters @ 24 s/m
Row 1000 Meters @ 26 s/m
Row 2000 Meters @ 24 s/m
Row 1000 Meters @ 26 s/m
Row 2000 Meters @ 24 s/m
Row 1000 Meters @ 26 s/m
Cyclical & Mixed-Modal Sessions
Session 1 – VO2 Max Priority
Every 3 minutes, for 30 minutes (10 sets), for Max Calories:
30 seconds of Assault Bike
(these should be maximal efforts every set)
30 seconds of Air Squats
If you have a weighted vest wear it!
Don’t be scared to push the pace on these and trust that you can maintain an aggressive pace and be able to recover in 2 minutes.
Session 2 – Lactate Threshold
Every 6 minutes, for 30 minutes (5 sets) for times:
21/15 Calories of Machine*
8 Burpee Box Jump-Overs
15/12 Calories of Machine*
8 Burpee Box Jump-Overs
9 Calories of Machine*
Set 1: Assault Bike
Set 2: Row
Set 3: Bike Erg
Set 4: Ski-Erg
Set 5: Dealer’s Choice
Session 3 – Aerobic Threshold
Every 10 minutes, for 40 minutes (4 sets) for times:
40/30 Calories of Assault Bike
800 Meter Run
50 Double-Unders
Modify the workout appropriately such that you get between 2-3 minutes of rest between sets. The intent is smooth pacing and four sets that are very similar in time. If you are running over the 8-minute mark, scale back accordingly.
Session 4 – Mixed-Modal Intense Intervals
Every 8 minutes, for 40 minutes (5 sets) for times:
20/15 Calories of Assault Bike
20 Goblet Alternating Reverse Lunges
20 Kettlebell Swings
30/22 Calories or Rowing or Ski-Erg (or 20/15 Calories of Assault Bike)
Post times for all five sets. Be aggressive, but think about increasing your effort level (perceived rate of exertion) each set such that you can maintain consistent times over the course of the five sets. Please adjust the number or calories or repetitions such that you are getting at least 2 minutes of rest per set. Top athletes will have well over 3 minutes of rest between sets.
Session 5 – Mixed-Modal Enduring Work
“Invictus Baseline Interval Test”
Every 5 minutes, for 30 minutes (6 sets) for times:
10 Strict Pull-Ups
15 Toes to Bar
20 Push-Ups
25 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs to 10′)
Please note times for each set. You will keep these times for future comparisons, with your goal to be improved consistency across the six sets, and lower total times – the sum of your six sets times.
Compare your results to December 12, 2022.
Swimming Technique Session
Warm-Up Technique Drills
Four sets of:
50 Meter Breathe Every 5th Stroke (working on body position)
Rest 20 seconds
Followed by…
Four sets of:
50 Meter Pull – work on smooth roll with hips lifted
Rest 20 seconds
Followed by…
Four sets of:
25 Meter Stroke Count
Rest 10-15 seconds
Main Set
Two sets of:
50 Meter Finger Tip Drag
Rest 10 seconds
100 Meter Breathe Every 3rd Stroke – emphasize rotating your head, not lifting it
Rest 20 seconds
200 Meter Breathe Every 3rd Stroke
Rest 30 seconds
100 Meter Breathe Every 3rd Stroke
Rest 20 seconds
50 Meter Finger Tip Drag
Followed by…
Four sets of:
25 Meter Breathe 1-3 times – focus on body roll, head and hip position
Rest 30 seconds
Followed by…
Four sets of:
25 Meter Pull
Rest 10 seconds
Followed by…
Four sets of:
25 Meter Kick
Rest 10 seconds
Cool Down Technique Drills
200 Meters Finger Tip Drag and focus on body position – waterline at the crown of your head
(If your head is lowered into the water, then the hips and feet rise towards the surface. Rather than having the water line at your eyebrows, forehead or hair line, drop your head so that the water line connects with the crown of the head.)
How to Train! – You’ll see above that the format of our program provides you with 10 different training options categorized by modality and energy system and puts the power in your hands to structure your training schedule around your priorities. For example, a three-day/week training schedule might look like this:
- Monday – Running Session – VO2 Max Priority
- Wednesday – Rowing Session – Lactate Threshold Priority
- Saturday – Running Session – Aerobic Threshold Priority
Or if you want to train just 3x/week but really focus on an energy system instead of a modality, you may choose to do just the VO2 Max, Lactate or Aerobic Threshold sessions – one each from the running, rowing and mixed-modal options.
Alternatively, if you would like to train 6 days/week, your training schedule might look something like this:
- Monday – Running Session – VO2 Max Priority
- Tuesday – Mixed-Modal Session – Aerobic Threshold Priority
- Wednesday – Rowing Session – Lactate Threshold Priority
- Thursday – Swimming Technique Session
- Friday – Mixed-Modal Session – VO2 Max Priority
- Saturday – Running Session – Aerobic Threshold Priority
The power to choose is yours, but your coaches are here to help! Please let us know how we can best guide you in the comments, and via the private Facebook page – which is titled “Invictus Engine.” Please also continue to post workout results to comments, simply noting the sessions as “VO2 Max Running Session” or “Lactate Threshold Mixed-Modal Session” followed by your results (times or distances). We look forward to following your progress and helping you get the most benefit from this program!