Video: MAF Testing On The Bike

How do you measure your fitness?

One exercise we regularly do at JET Coaching is to undertake a simple 30 minute MAF test.

I got on my bike to show you just how easy it is.

New video on YouTube, also includes a sneak peak of the new JET office and training studio!

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A Reminder: Training Appropriately For The Times…

Reminder: https://jetcoaching.com.au/five-point-checklist-for-all-athletes-for-prep-phase-training-through-global-pandemic/

COVID Training best practice. If you need some help navigating this thing we are here for you via three main services

– Performance Consults – JET ...

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Random Approach = Random Results

More on training vs exercise is simplified and summarised with the following quote thanks to Purple Patch Fitness.

Many athletes remove themselves from a coaching relationship saying that they will keep up their training and they will be ok… but time and again we see them fall away a ...

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Programming

View through a longer lense – not week to week. 10-14 days blocks might be better, especially for athletes newer to the sport or those that are time starved.

A good way to set up a week is as follows:

– Two key / priority sessions or days – One endurance based day ...

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JET Return To Swim Protocol

Pools are now starting to open around the country. Great! Time to get stuck into some swimming.

Well yes, but there is no rush. Hurry slowly!

Many have not been swimming consistently for many weeks… months for some. And even if you have been diligent with your swim strength an ...

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Periodisation… Well, Kind Of!

Training Phase Progression And Evolution At JET Coaching

Q1 – Jan-March —> Race Specific 2 Q2 – April-June —> Post Season and Prep Phase [WE ARE HERE] Q3 – July-Sept —> Build Phase into Phitness Phase Q4 – Oct-Dec —> Phitness Phase and Race Specifc 1

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Five Point Checklist For All Athletes For Prep Phase / Training Through Global Pandemic…

1. Building General Resilience (Hint: Staple Ride and Runs) – easy, enjoyable, technical, ‘aerobic’, tissue endurance

2. Improving Overall Strength (Hint: Swim Strength, Pilates, General Strength Sessions) – improve range of motion, tissue health, global strength

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Are You A Virtual Athlete Or A Real One?

Many athletes around the globe have been forced indoors of late… and rightly so in many cases. But, getting outside in fresh air, amongst nature and in the sunshine is good for us. Good for us as human beings, let alone as ‘athletes’.

So embrace it and take opportunities where yo ...

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Is MORE the answer?

More training is not necessarily the answer. For some, that is what they need to do… it is simple. But for the majority this is not what is missing in the quest to optimise athletic development.

To prescribe ‘more’ only works if the individual is able to absorb and adapt to the s ...

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Guest Post: Strength Training Overview For Endurance Athletes

Throughout post season and prep phase, triathletes have a great opportunity to seek diversity with their training.

Away from straight line running, hours of pedalling and turning heads every two strokes, we can teach our bodies new skills, new movement patterns and create new habits in or ...

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