Episode 95 - Training to Failure, The Interference Effect, & Brain Training with Coach Joe Bala
Release Date: 11/23/2022
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Episode 107 - New Year Better You & How To Get A Free Spartan Race in 2024
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Episode 105 - Aaron Nowlin & Glen Racz Talk Training For Hybrid Events, DEKA Team strategy, & More
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Episode 104 - Training to Failure vs Non Failure & How To Become More Mentally Resilient
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Welcome back to another great episode of the OCR Underground Show. A podcast created to help you train and crush your next obstacle course race. Interested in racing the next DEKA STRONG or DEKA MILE with me? My gym San Diego Premier Training is hosting a combo event on 9/23 and 9/24. We will be having open, team, and kids heats on both days. We would love to see you out there. Check out in the link section where you can register before the event fills up. In this episode I share a great research review on whether or not you should train to...
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Episode 103 - Maximizing Strength Research & How To Make Your Body More Resilient To Injury
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info_outlineBack again with more incredible training tips for your next Spartan Race or other OCR. Excited there are no more burpees in Spartan Competitive heats or upset? Many have strong opinions on the rule change. I share some of my thoughts on this current topic.
In my research review I share some really cool info on training to failure. This study looked at training to failure vs non failure, plus using heavy or light loads. Some interesting findings that will help shape your training.
In the Inside Mike's Mind segment I talk about the interference effect. When you understand how exercise physiology works it helps you discover the best way to set up your training. Certain training will limit adaptations when they compete with each other and this is how strength and conditioning works. I share the details behind the interference effect and how you can minimize it with your training.
And finally I chat with SGX Coach Joe Bala. Joe is the owner of Joe Bala Fitness. He is a former engineer turned fitness pro and is currently SGX Level 2 certified, Mental Health Warrior, and Ninja Warrior. Battling depression and anxiety on a regular basis Joe has been able to over come these challenges and help his clients become the best version of themselves. Joe shares some of his keys to training and some interesting brain training activity he is using.
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