Monday, October 16, 2017

Kris Gethin: Man Of Iron, Week 24

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Kris' final week before race day starts off with a bang, in the form of an exploding shaker bottle full of supplements and apple cider vinegar. But despite this inauspicious start, his final week was one of triumphs.

On "judgement day" in the lab, he discovers that his body composition has improved dramatically over the course of his six months as an aspiring hybrid athlete. Even more surprising, he experiences a dramatic improvement in his VO2 max, a classic measurement of aerobic fitness that, in most cases, is quite difficult to improve.

So is Man of Iron a success? Training-wise, yes. Health-wise, yes. Performance-wise…Kris will only know at the end of the week. Get ready for week 25, the dramatic climax to the Man of Iron series!

Training and Nutrition Tips

  • Race week is the ultimate taper. Rule 1: Don't push it. Rule 2: If you have any doubt about your ability to follow Rule 1, don't lift at all. Just practice what you'll...

Source: Kris Gethin: Man Of Iron, Week 24

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