***This week will look a bit different than a typical week. It’s an opportunity for you to reset after our last cycle. Then on November 30, we will start a mini cycle that will go to January 6th. This cycle will continue to build on the foundations established in the last cycle while incorporating more barbell cycling conditioning and gymnastics endurance. This cycle will take you through the holidays and have you set up nicely to transition into the Open Prep Cycle set to start on January 4th.***
Every athlete needs to assess how they are feeling today. Assess how your body has responded to Monday-Wednesdays sessions and either do the following:
1 – Take a full rest day. If this is the option you choose, then you are not allowed to feel guilty for not going into the gym. Resting is crucial to advancement in your training so if you choose to rest then have no regrets!
2 – Mobilize. Use your regular training time to mobilize. Find your problem areas and spend some time focusing on those areas.
3 – Active Recovery. This could be swimming, doing a trail run, a low intensity row session or spending time on low impact movements. Whatever activity you choose to do should be a restorative activity and not deplete you for the remaining week of training.
Enjoy the holiday, watch some football (if that is your thing) and reflect on everything you have to be thankful for!