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.
Focused on maximally lifting the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Meets are scored on total weight across three attempts per lift.
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The snatch and the clean & jerk test explosive power, timing, and mobility. Lifters compete by bodyweight class.
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Functional fitness built from constantly varied workouts that mix lifting, gymnastics, and conditioning.
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Blends endurance and lifting so athletes can compete in hybrid races, tactical tests, or general athleticism goals.
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Bodywork, physical therapy, and nervous-system care keep lifters healthy, especially through heavy training blocks.
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Mental skills training helps athletes handle meet-day nerves, set goals, and build sustainable habits.
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Understand how common road-race distances differ so you can pick the right training plan or supplement your strength work with endurance goals.
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Fueling strategies that match your training calendar—whether you’re building muscle, cutting weight for a meet, or maintaining performance.
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