Happy 4th!
I’m planning to start the beginner template on 8/1 (finishing a program currently and need to see it through), my preferred schedule for lifting is Sat/Sun/Tues as those are my days off and I don’t have to watch the clock or cut things short. Or get up at 4:30am (which is not when I’m at my best). This has been fine with my Upper/Lower/full body programs.
I know in the video for the template (I watched it!) it preferred separating the workouts for recovery, but getting it done is also important. Is it detrimental to progress/recovery to do it this way? I’m assuming my RPE’s on day 2 will be very different from day 1.
I could do Sun/Tues/Thurs if it was preferred, it would just mean one very early workout per week. If I’m not a morning person, which is best for progressing? back to back fatigue or one early day fatigue?
For conditioning, I’ve been walking after work most nights, 3.5 miles at a decent pace. Can I continue that in the first phase of the BT, it recommends one steady state and extra steps on other days?
I’m really looking forward to this program! I’ve only done programs full of accessory exercises and squatting once a week, etc., so this focus on strength is really exciting to me!
Thank you for any suggestions!
Angela