One important aspect of fitness is understanding your anaerobic threshold (Ant) – the point during exercise at which your body switches from predominantly using oxygen to using stored energy in muscles. This threshold can be measured and used to develop an effective training program that pushes you towards the point of exhaustion while still allowing for recovery.
Here is a simple test you can do yourself to determine your AnT based on your fitness level.
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Your Aerobic Threshold (AeT) is the level of exercise intensity at which your body transitions from primarily using fat as a fuel source to primarily using carbohydrates. This transition point is important because it can impact your ability to perform sustained exercise without fatigue. By training at or just below your AeT, you can improve your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance.
In this article, I will discuss different methods for determining your AeT and how to incorporate this information into your training program.
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What are Strides?
Strides, also known as sprint intervals or pick-ups, involve incorporating short bursts of speed into a run. Typically, a stride lasts between 20-30 seconds and takes place on flat or slightly inclined terrain. Strides are performed at a higher intensity, faster pace, and with a more significant range of motion than a regular jog.
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Wildland firefighting is a demanding and physically challenging occupation that requires proper training, equipment, and fitness to ensure safety and effectiveness. One essential requirement for all wildland firefighters is the completion of the work capacity pack test. This test measures an individual's ability to work efficiently while carrying a pack loaded with firefighting gear and supplies. In this blog post, we’ll provide helpful tips and advice to help you pass the wildland firefighter work capacity pack test successfully.
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I recently took the weekend long CrossFit Level 1 certification course and in this blog I will discuss why I made the decision to take this course, the outline and schedule of what was covered in this course, my thoughts on the content of this course including how I think a S&C coach can use this course and if I would recommend this course to a S&C coach.
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I’m pumped to say I was a guest on the 4th Shift Fitness podcast recently! Chris and I had a great discussion where I shared a couple stories from my wildland fire days, I shared details about my role as an exercise physiologist with the Austin Fire Department, and discussed if CrossFit is good for firefighters. Lots of other good stuff in our discussion, too!
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