THE YEAR OF THE ENGINE

The Year of the Engine is a conditioning program for the unique needs of functional fitness.  With 25 different training day frameworks in 12 progressively challenging stages, the Year of the Engine builds a huge aerobic engine, creates repeatable anaerobic power, and develops fast recovery from very intense bursts. Upon completion, you will have unmatched capacity and a foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness. 

DATA MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

While you’re gaining capacity, you’ll also gain clarity into how your Engine works.  Compare your aerobic vs anaerobic capacity. Measure your recovery during intervals. Our program design produces a deep data pool, resulting in a positive feedback loop to enhance your capacity and develop pacing strategies for any workout.

Better Data, Better Gains: Gain clarity into the characteristics of your capacity.

The Year of the Engine is available in the original 5-days per week version as well as a 3-days per week  version, which features the primary training stimulus from each stage of the program.    All versions include the same data collection and analysis features.   

single system programs

Build a huge aerobic engine or turn your glycolytic system into a rocket with one of our specialty programs.   

Aerobic Capacity: The VO2 Maximizer

Higher VO2Max means supports intensity with less reliance on anaerobic systems.   The VO2Maximizer uses a four-day training week including aerobic power intervals, Zone 2, and Polarized training to improve:

  • Cardiac Output - Pump more blood per heartbeat.

  • Capillary Blood Supply - Enhances oxygen delivery and waste product removal

  • Oxygen Extraction - Increased mitochondrial density means cells can use more oxygen, as well as more quickly replenish phosphocreatine. 

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Monthly $25 / Month   Quarterly $67.50 / Quarter  Whole Year $225 / One Payment

 

Glycolytic Capacity: The Need for Speed

Athletes need higher max power and the ability to repeat high intensity efforts.  The Need For Speed uses a three-day training week including high intensity intervals and speed days to improve the power and capacity of fast twitch fibers by improving

  • Intracellular PCr -   Store more phosphocreatine and replenish it faster

  • Neuromuscular Adaptations - Improved coordination, motor control, and synchronization of muscle contraction

  • Pacing - Develop several “gears” in your anaerobic engine

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Monthly $25 / Month    Quarterly $67.50 / Quarter  Whole Year $225 / One Payment


CHOOSING A PROGRAM

Not sure which program is best for your goals? This chart highlights the primary adaptations athletes can expect from each program.

questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email us: coach@thegainslab.com