Principles of Functional Exercise

(Ben Green) #1

Phosphagen Energy System



  • Sprints, 12 x 20m with recovery of 2 minutes recovery between repetitions.

  • Sprints, 5 x 60m with 6 minutes recovery between repetitions.

  • 8 x 30m shuttle runs with 2 minutes recovery between repetitions.

  • Resistance training of 3 sets of 3 repetitions at 90% 1rm, with 5 minutes rest between
    sets. The intensity should be done 2 to 4 times per week for maximal performance of the
    phosphagen system.


Glycolysis Energy System



  • Distance sprints, 5 to 8 x 300m, with 5 minutes recovery between repetitions.

  • 150m intervals at 400m pace with 3 minutes recovery between repetitions, until pace
    slows significantly.

  • Long distance sprints, 6 x 500m with 3 minutes recovery between reps.


Oxidative Energy System



  • 4 to 6 sets of 2 to 5 minute runs, with 2 to 5 minute recovery between intervals.

  • 10 sets of 400m runs, with 60 to 90 seconds recovery between intervals.

  • Long distance 5 to 10 km runs.

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