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  <title>Episode 95 - Training to Failure, The Interference Effect, &amp;amp; Brain Training with Coach Joe Bala</title>
  <description>Back again with more incredible training tips for your next Spartan Race or other OCR.&amp;amp;nbsp; Excited there are no more burpees in Spartan Competitive heats or upset?&amp;amp;nbsp; Many have strong opinions on the rule change.&amp;amp;nbsp; I share some of my thoughts on this current topic.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; In my research review I share some really cool info on training to failure.&amp;amp;nbsp; This study looked at training to failure vs non failure, plus using heavy or light loads.&amp;amp;nbsp; Some interesting findings that will help shape your training.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; In the Inside Mike's Mind segment I talk about the interference effect.&amp;amp;nbsp; When you understand how exercise physiology works it helps you discover the best way to set up your training.&amp;amp;nbsp; Certain training will limit adaptations when they compete with each other and this is how strength and conditioning works.&amp;amp;nbsp; I share the details behind the interference effect and how you can minimize it with your training. And finally I chat with SGX Coach Joe Bala.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp;Joe is the owner of Joe Bala Fitness.&amp;amp;nbsp; He is a&amp;amp;nbsp; former engineer turned fitness pro and is currently SGX Level 2 certified, Mental Health Warrior, and Ninja Warrior.&amp;amp;nbsp; Battling depression and anxiety on a regular basis Joe has been able to over come these challenges and help his clients become the best version of themselves.&amp;amp;nbsp; Joe shares some of his keys to training and some interesting brain training activity he is using.&amp;amp;nbsp; Shop My Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements at www.aminoco.com/OCR.&amp;amp;nbsp; Enter code OCR at checkout to Save 30% + FREE amino eBook!&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Amino Co’s science is unmatched with over 30 years of experience. Amino Co was created by former Harvard professor and world-renowned clinical researcher Dr. Robert Wolfe. Their precise blends of amino acids help you become stronger, heal faster, reduce age-related declines and improve your overall metabolic health.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Full shownotes at www.ocrunderground.com/episode-95 &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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