Episode 1: Periodisation - General Preparation Phase

In this first episode of The Indoor Rower, Tony briefly talks about his background and
details periodisation and the general preparation period. Tony goes into detail about both
the strength and endurance training portions of the general preparation phase of training.
He goes into detail about key areas he focuses on during strength training, how to find
out your maximum heart rate and why we keep our heart rate between specific regions
during endurance training.
Key Points
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Tony introduces himself and his background.
2:00 - Tony talks about what periodisation is.
3:09 - Tony gives an overview of the general preparation cycle is and how long it lasts.
4:17 - Tony details the strength training portion of the general preparation phase of
training.
5:54 - Tony identifies key exercises he focusses on when strength training.
8:57 - Tony details the endurance training portion of the general preparation phase of
training.
11:45 - Tony talks about how to find out your maximum heart rate.
13:27 - Tony discusses why we keep our heart rate between specific regions.
Links
https://tonylarkman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tonylarkman/
https://tonylarkman.com/80-20-polarised-training/