I recently had a conversation concerning flexibility when it comes to training. A training plan should be a guide for most people and something that is a draft, which can be changed.
When you are a professional athlete or at the Olympic level, you plan your life and everything else around your training program. When you are at the top of the pyramid in your sport, workout intensity and order is extremely important and all other things are secondary.
For most people who do not make a living from their sport, life throws challenges at you with your family, job and other commitments so allow some flexibility in your life. You need to have balance and priorities in order to help you reach your goals.
It is important to have a workout schedule that helps you reach your goals and objectives, but do not let it consume you and your life. If you are a ways away from being the best at your sport, adjust training to the situations of your life. Work out and train but give yourself a break if you miss a workout and need to do it the following day.
Once you can enforce your agenda on your life, a workout program needs to be adaptable and should be done based on recovery and circumstance. There is no sense stressing yourself out–be the best you can be based on your schedule.
