Episode 284: Defining and Building Fatigue Resistance – A Discussion with Jeff Nichols

Stew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) discuss what being fatigue resistance is and how to build it. Check out the wide spectrum of ways to build it and how to feed it throughout all the phases of tactical fitness and special ops selection prep.

#1 – FUEL / HYDRATION - ALL THE TIME

PERIODICALLY - 1-2 TIMES A WEEK:

#2 – Hills, beach, stair stepper, weighted (rucks, sleds)– that makes running harder

#3 – Higher volume lifting, calisthenics, weighted calisthenics…after runs or rucks

#4 – Mix in leg PT with running or swimming. Mix in upper body PT with running or swimming.

#5 – Cooldown run or bike after workouts (lifts / intervals / load bearing etc) OR flip IT.

#6 – Take DE-LOAD weeks – reduce miles, reps, weight 30-75%. Increase movement, flexibility/mobility.

#7 – Constantly pursue RECOVERY. This type of training requires more recovery (food, water, electrolytes, sleep, breathing, relaxing, aka de-stressing the CNS).

# 8 – Don’t forget rest days / mobility days…

When you feel like the tank is empty and it will be at some point of your training. Finding the fuel when the tank is empty is something else. How bad you want it and your discipline to continue training leads to a mental toughness that will get you though when tired.