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 …The early years of my step-up training were highly glycolytic and usually left me feeling tired and sluggish. The so-called “programming” I followed at the time was a linear progression of sorts, with the goal to always do more, go faster, step higher, and carry a heavier load.
 I thought there must be another, “smarter” way to train that would deliver results from step-up training without killing myself in the process. Recalling what I had learned at Strong Endurance™ and rereading my manual, I found the outlines to come up with a step-up protocol that delivers strength, endurance, and mental fortitude. I named it Heart Rate Step-Up Training (HRST)…
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 |  |  |  | | Kenneth Bolyard, StrongFirst Certified SFG II and SFB Instructor, shares with us his Heart Rate Step-Up Training (HRST) to prepare for hiking and backpacking trips, alpine climbs, and mountain bike marathons as well as general conditioning.
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