CoachingAthletic Lab is excited to announce a complete revamp of our Performance Fitness class programming. The class schedule will stay the same for now, but we have reworked the structure and delivery of our adult fitness offerings to provide a better training experience for our members. The new programming starts on July 21.

Mike Young, Athletic Lab’s Director of Performance, personally designed the new programming. He followed the best practices of training design to ensure a fun, safe, and effective experience. We have taken the best elements from our past 16 years of programming and combined them with the latest knowledge in sports science and training theory.

What you can expect

  • Focusing on What Matters Most. Many people have aesthetic fitness goals, and that’s perfectly fine. However, research on adult fitness and longevity shows that aesthetics are a less important byproduct of overall health and performance. Health, fitness, and performance throughout life are sometimes called healthspan. Acclaimed scientist Dr. Peter Attia explains what healthspan is and why it matters for adults. Our new programming emphasizes three key areas that are especially important for adults:
  • Key Performance Indicators. With our new focus, you will have more regular opportunities to assess what matters most. Performance benchmarking has always been a hallmark of our Performance Fitness membership. Now, we will focus assessments on a select number of key performance indicators (KPIs). We used scientific literature and our database of thousands of past member performances to create age- and gender-graded standards for these KPIs. This standards-based approach helps you stay accountable, set clear goals, and measure your progress.
  • More training, less working out. Working out is good, but training is better. What’s the difference? Training offers structure, regularity, and planned progression. Five of our eight Performance Fitness classes now feature revamped programming to enhance structure and progression. These classes use four-week training blocks with each block focused on improving one or more KPIs. We will apply the same training methods used by elite athletes to help you maximize results.
  • Less Redundancy. Our audit of previous programs revealed too many redundant sessions. While consistent exposure is important for some KPIs, others benefit more from variety. In this revamp, we balanced the consistency needed for progress with the variety that keeps workouts fresh and engaging. Over half of the workouts are brand new and built from the ground up. Our new programming delivers the perfect mix of consistency and variety to keep training both effective and enjoyable.