Long-term plan, macro cycle, an example (Aagaard, 2012). Marina Aagaard, MFE Top Tip Reach your goals! Make a plan. What do you say? For better programs and workouts, that is the way. Outline the long-term, then the short-term, it's simple, o.k.? You want to optimize your workout results? Then periodization is for you. First step …
10-step Plan for Tip Top Periodization
Planning and Periodization Principle (Aagaard, 2012) By Marina Aagaard, MFE No matter your level or goal more likely than not you will have more fun and get better results, if you make some sort of plan. You may plan in more or less detail according to your needs. Based on theory and practice from international gymnastics …
Bio-psycho-social model: Better fitness periodization
Bio-psycho-social fitness planning, model for periodization (Aagaard, 2012) By Marina Aagaard, MFE Make a holistic plan; bio-psycho-social fitness periodization Inspired by the bio-psycho-social model, in which "the health of the individual is considered a product of dynamic interaction between its biological, psychological and social circumstances (Roessler, 2002)". Step 1: Holistic thinking Think - before preparing your fitness plan …
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Valentine’s Day Pulse & Passion
Your heart loooooooooves exercise. Exercise your heart: Exercise with your loved one(s) ... By Marina Aagaard, MFE Top Tip Strengthen your heart with CV* exercise. Strengthen your heart with fun and games; it's nice. Strengthen your heart, to your health; a wonderful spice. Strengthen your heart with varied WOD**: Roll the idea-dice. Strengthen your heart …
Got Goals? Go Goalsetting!
Don't let it drop, don't you give up. Know that this year, your goal is near. By Marina Aagaard, MFE In january the media is full of diets and lifestyle changing programs. However, in spite of high hopes most followers drop out of these programs. But why? Because of a lack of specific goals, plans …
Green, Blue, Red og Black
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Green, Blue, Red or Black? All skiers now get ready for that snow attack! Prepare, get ski fit beforehand, don't hold back, Become strong and stable, so you're right on track. Top Tip Oh joy, it is that time of year ... the skiing season is drawing near. However, are your knees a.o. …
Hear, hear! Listen – sounds for life and sport
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Your hearing is a super sense. Treat your ears to 'sound' hearing ... and your body to motivating music for improved performance. Here is an input/output about nasty noise and super sound. Top Tip Use good music for motivation and flow, it improves your performance, you know, you move fast and with …
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Look See! Top Performance Tip!
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Who doesn't want to perform better? Who doesn't want to attain optimal results in minimal time? It can be done! Even if it sounds too good to be true ... In 1 minute with just 3 supereasy exercises you can improve vision, concentration, strength, flexibility and balance by 10-30 %! Top Tip Don't watch that, …
Hop, hop! Rope Fitness is the Top!
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Rope jumping is super for getting-into-shape-in-no-time for kids and adults, women and men. And a jump rope is one of the most cost-effective pieces of equipment; a very limited investment of time and money and in return excellent training results: You improve cardiovascular health, stamina, coordination and strengthen your bones all …
Lunge Lunger Lungest
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Lunge, lunges; An Excellent Exercise: Strengthens and tones all of the lower body muscles and improves function, core stability and balance at the same time. A true Functional Exercise; improves everyday life and sports performance. Top Tip Want strong legs and knees, that 'last'? And to look like the Baywatch cast? …
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