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Learn the training paths that fit your goals

Explore short guides that define each training style, highlight the equipment you will see, and outline when to hire a specialist. Use these primers to discover which path fits your goals before booking a session on MyWellness.Spot.

Powerlifting Fundamentals

Focused on maximally lifting the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Meets are scored on total weight across three attempts per lift.

Key points

  • Training cycles emphasize heavy barbell work and technique practice.
  • Recovery and nutrition are programmed to support progressive overload.
  • Common equipment: power racks, specialty bars, calibrated plates, lever belts.

Olympic Weightlifting

The snatch and the clean & jerk test explosive power, timing, and mobility. Lifters compete by bodyweight class.

Key points

  • Sessions mix technical drills, accessory strength, and speed work.
  • Flexible, upright positions require dedicated mobility practice.
  • Platforms, bumper plates, and jerk blocks keep training safe.

What is CrossFit?

Functional fitness built from constantly varied workouts that mix lifting, gymnastics, and conditioning.

Key points

  • Programming rotates through strength days, metcons, and skill sessions.
  • Community classes are scaled so beginners and competitors share space.
  • Expect rigs, sleds, kettlebells, and conditioning machines.

Hybrid & Functional Strength

Blends endurance and lifting so athletes can compete in hybrid races, tactical tests, or general athleticism goals.

Key points

  • Training blocks mix interval running/rowing with barbell complexes.
  • Coaches periodize intensities to avoid burnout.
  • Wearables and testing days track progress.

Recovery & Longevity

Bodywork, physical therapy, and nervous-system care keep lifters healthy, especially through heavy training blocks.

Key points

  • Modalities include manual therapy, dry needling, compression, and mobility labs.
  • Professionals coordinate with coaches to schedule deloads or rehab.
  • Tracking sleep, stress, and readiness is part of the process.

Mindset & Performance

Mental skills training helps athletes handle meet-day nerves, set goals, and build sustainable habits.

Key points

  • Visualization, journaling, and breath work reinforce consistency.
  • High-performing gyms offer sport psychologists or mindset workshops.
  • Pair mindset skills with data-driven programming to see real change.

Marathon vs. Half, 10K, and 5K

Understand how common road-race distances differ so you can pick the right training plan or supplement your strength work with endurance goals.

Key points

  • 5K and 10K races emphasize speed-endurance and interval work, making them easier to pair with heavy lifting blocks.
  • Half marathons bridge the gap—long runs matter, but weekly mileage can stay in the 25–35 range for hybrid athletes.
  • Full marathons demand 40+ mile weeks, fueling strategies, and a longer taper, so plan strength training accordingly.

Nutrition & Diet Approaches

Fueling strategies that match your training calendar—whether you’re building muscle, cutting weight for a meet, or maintaining performance.

Key points

  • Periodize calories the same way you periodize lifts: surplus for growth, maintenance for skill blocks, and slight deficits for weight-class cuts.
  • Macro splits shift with goals—higher carbs for volume phases, higher protein/fats when prioritizing recovery or leaning out.
  • Work with coaches or dietitians when stacking endurance and strength blocks to avoid under-fueling and hormonal crashes.

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