How do I use the conditioning plan?

What is Conditioning?

Most sports have a corresponding 12-week off-season conditioning program, accessible in the Conditioning tab of every workout. This program contains 12 weeks (3 workouts/week) of sport-specific conditioning training designed to prepare your cardiovascular system for the demands of your sport season. The conditioning program may contain Aerobic Base, Anaerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Power, and/or Alactic Power, depending on the metabolic requirements of the sport.

How Should I Use Conditioning?

Conditioning workouts are designed to be performed either after a strength training session or on non-training days. If you decide to perform a strength training session and conditioning on the same day, we recommend waiting 2+ hours between your strength workout and your conditioning workout for best results. Conditioning workouts involve repetitive lower-body motion (typically some form of running) and performing an intense conditioning workout before a strength training session could hinder the effectiveness of your strength training and potentially put you at risk for injury in the weight room (due to fatigued muscles). As a coach, Volt Chat is a great way to prescribe specific conditioning extras to your team or individual athletes. You can also create a Custom Activity within the Training Editor and link the conditioning plan there. 

What if My Sport Doesn't Have a Conditioning Plan?

Sports that are conditioning-based in nature (swimming, running sports, triathlon, cycling, etc.) do not require a corresponding conditioning plan. Athletes in these sports get all the conditioning needed during sports practice. Any additional conditioning work would not improve sports performance, and may even work against the positive training adaptations created in the weight room.