Torched

After finishing Train Like Bane as a wrap up to 3 strength focused months, it’s time to start focusing on turning the new-found strength into an increased work capacity and to top up my aerobic engine.  While, I was intending to do this with a more run and ruck centric training block, a quick look at the weather forecast still shows a lot of snow storms in my future over the next couple of weeks. Given the winter weather, I therefore decided to give the 1-month AthleanX Torched bonus program a try.  It’s a collection of conditionings greatest hits with days ranging from Zone 2 workouts to more intense cardio like Tabata circuits and barbell complexes.  I’m particularly intrigued by the weekly workout dedicated to Peripheral Heart Action Training (PHAT) where a circuit of exercises keeps alternating between the upper and lower body to make the cardiovascular system work harder.  I’ve had some of my best past endurance gains while running a PHAT circuits in conjunction with running and am excited to see a program that includes them.  A few days in and I’m already enjoying the program.