[Mav]

I’ve started a transition period plan, did the various assessments and started training but I have some questions.

– In the book is written to have 2 strength routines per week, I’ve noticed that the full routine lasts more than 1h, can I do General Strength for two days and Core Strength in other two? If yes, in which days of the weekly schedule in the book is better to insert them?

– In the Core Strength routines is written to do 6 planks sets with a rest between sets and 6 windshield wipers with the same rest prescription. Is better to do all the planks with the rest and then the windshield wipers or I can have a plank – rest – windshield wiper – rest and repeat this circuit 6 times?

– In the planning of the weekly volume should I count the total time of Aerobic + Strength or only the Aerobic exercise time?

– When doing Core strength workouts and holding them for max time, should I stop if I start shivering but I am able to keep form or should I continue until I am able to keep the form without shivering?

Thanks in advance for any help and sorry if these doubts can sound silly but is the first time that I try to follow seriously a training plan.

[Scott Johnston]

Mav

Thanks for writing in with your questions.  I will try to answer them in the order you have asked them:

1) 2 strength sessions/week is ideal but not mandatory.  If it is taking you too long to get through these and you need to break them up I would suggest one general strength and one core workout.  Or consider eliminating some of the easier core exercises.   Or, do as you suggest split the strength into 2 general days and 2 core days.

2) There is no one way to do this. You can do it circuit style where you move from one exercise to the next or you can stick with one exercise to completion.  Just get the work done.

3) When it comes to progression only the aerobic volume is included.  But for recording purposes you should record the total time spent training.

4) When you begin to shake the isometric hold is finished.

A more careful reading of the book will reveal that all these questions are addressed in the text.

I hope this helps,

Scott

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