Based on the path that you select, there are three tests that exemplify and quantify the focus you have chosen for athletic fitness. Performance tests will be completed at the end of each program, but you will have estimated test results as you practice the movements throughout your program to give you an idea of where you stand.
athletic fitness On Peak Strength
A NEW training path that uses an athletic approach to improve strength, muscle size, functionality, and endurance.
GUIDE EVERYDAY WORKOUTS WITH ATHLETIC FITNESS
Prioritize your long term performance goals and specialize your strength program by training like a competitive athlete.
Coming July 2023
WHAT IS ATHLETIC FITNESS?
Prioritize your long term fitness goals and customize your strength program by training like a performance athlete.
WHO USES ATHLETIC FITNESS?
Athletic fitness is an elastic approach to strength training that anyone can use to upgrade their fitness routine. From former athletes, to weekend warriors, to aging meatheads, and everyone in between, athletic fitness adapts to each user's goals and provides a path to continue improving.
It's a system made for people that want to train for longevity and maintain functionality, while still elevating them to meet their athletic potential.
Sports Performance vs.
Athletic Fitness
With the introduction of athletic fitness, Peak Strength will feature two training paths. The original sports performance path is for competitive athletes that are actively training for a specific sport. The new athletic fitness path invites everyone to improve their physical fitness through a more holistic training lens.
Sports Performance vs.
Athletic Fitness
With the introduction of athletic fitness, Peak Strength will feature two training paths. The original sports performance path is for competitive athletes that are actively training for a specific sport. The new athletic fitness path invites everyone to improve their physical fitness through a more holistic training lens.
HOW IS ATHLETIC FITNESS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TRAINING STYLES?
When someone chooses to train athletic fitness, they choose to train with longevity in mind. Athletic fitness helps target the areas of strength, muscle growth, technical coordination, and endurance with every program. This creates a training system similar to what elite athletes use to maintain their bodies throughout years of intense performance.
Follow the program Focus
that aligns with your goals
Choose one of four focuses that aligns with your long term goals and determines how you will train.
Strength Focus
Powerlifting-based intensity training that incorporates dynamic movements to increase absolute strength and improve elasticity.
Muscle Focus
Bodybuilding-focused hypertrophy training built with durability movements to emphasize longevity, lean gains, and muscle size.
Functional Focus
Olympic weightlifting and Crossfit style training with plyometrics specific to improving technical coordination.
Weight Loss Focus
HIIT-based cardiovascular training incorporated into strength programs to improve endurance, heart health, and power.
Four Progression Pillars of Athleticism
Four Pillars of Athleticism
REACH THE PINNACLE OF ABSOLUTE STRENGTH
Keep the weight heavy throughout your workouts, but adapt to be more athletic and efficient in your lifts. Squat deeper, pull faster, push stronger.
BUILD lasting AND
SIZEABLE MUSCLE
Develop a stronger mind muscle connection and keep joints, ligaments, and tendons safe with (bodybuilding) exercises that put an emphasis on physical longevity.
IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE AND COORDINATION
Develop the entire functionality of your body with workouts that stimulate neural activation. Strength and technical coordination are the main focus with these CrossFit and Olympic style workouts.
CARDIO WORKOUTS THAT help you get lean
Strengthen your body with athletic muscle while pushing endurance limits. The focus of this path is on cardiovascular health and weight loss, but won’t lack opportunities to keep building your physique.
FAQs
How does Peak Strength test my athletic fitness?
Can I change the athletic fitness focus that I want to follow?
Yes! If you decide on one focus of athletic fitness and decide that it’s not right for you or you want to explore another, you can always change your program goals in your account settings.
What if I want to work on all the aspects of athletic fitness?
Peak Strength includes a fifth general athletic fitness path that incorporates aspects from each path into the weekly programming to provide a well-rounded program for users who don't have a preference or want to improve all aspects equally.
Can I do athletic fitness even if I’m not an athlete?
Absolutely. Athletic fitness is just a term used to describe a form of training. Anyone can use athletic fitness to improve their physical performance, appearance, health, or overall quality of life through an active outlet.
How many days a week do I have to workout?
You decide! You can workout as little as 2 days a week or as many as 5 days a week. This way you can fit athletic fitness into your schedule regardless of if you are a weekend warrior or an everyday gym rat.
Do I have to do cardio?
Nope. You don’t have to do cardio if you don’t want to or don’t have the ability to do so. Cardio is primarily incorporated into the cardio focus and general focus paths. You can always switch out exercises for others if need be.
Can I change exercises in my program?
Yes! If you cannot or do not want to do a certain exercise that is assigned to your program, you can replace it with another option from a list of exercises that Peak Strength provides. Peak Strength will remember this change and continue using the new exercise for the rest of your athletic fitness program.