17/01/2026
During the off-season, my training volume typically reached approximately two hours per session, up to six days per week. This structure included four sessions focused on running, jumping, technical skill development, and cardiovascular conditioning, alongside two sessions dedicated to strength and power development. This approach was maintained consistently over a 25-year athletic career.
The distinction between training for high-performance sport and training for health or aesthetic goals is substantial. Competitive athletes are required to operate near their physiological limits, deliberately assuming calculated risks in order to optimize performance. This is only possible through long-term consistency and progressive adaptation, which allows the body and mind to tolerate increasing levels of stress.
For this reason, I do not apply the same training principles to recreational or health-oriented individuals as I would to elite athletes. Doing so would be inappropriate and potentially counterproductive. Training programs must always reflect the individual’s objectives, capacity, and long-term well-being.