Traverse Fitness Programming

Fitness programming is the strategic design of exercise routines that help individuals achieve specific goals. It involves creating a deliberate plan that addresses all components of fitness including endurance, strength, agility, flexibility, and body composition. Think of fitness programming as crafting a roadmap for your physical development. At Traverse, our expert coaches create a balanced schedule that incorporates appropriate exercises, intensity levels, and recovery periods that align with our methodologies. Individual fitness plans can be tailored specifically to you and your fitness levels in our personal training program. Through our proven pillars of fitness, Traverse programming can get you ready to tackle any goal with confidence.

The ideal cardio-to-strength training ratio depends entirely on your specific fitness goals. For a general approach, an equally balanced training plan of 50% cardio and 50% strength works well for most people. However, if you’re training for endurance events like a marathon, you might shift to 70-80% cardio. On the other hand, if you are focused on building muscle, you will likely allocate more time in your fitness program for strength. After considering your personal objectives, chat with us to see what mix of HIIT to strength classes we might recommend.

• Mini goals can break down the sometimes daunting journey of fitness into manageable pieces. This creates a psychological pathway to long-term success. By breaking larger objectives into smaller milestones, you can regularly experience wins that fuel your motivation and prevent progress from derailing. Mini goals also provide clear metrics to track improvement, giving you concrete evidence that your efforts are having an impact. For example, if running a 10K is your primary goal, first set an initial objective such as “run for 10 minutes without stopping”, then aim for a 2k distance, and so on. Make sure you celebrate each achievement and use these victories to maintain momentum towards your ultimate target. 

• Consistency in fitness comes from creating systems that make exercise inevitable rather than optional. Start by scheduling workouts like any important appointment and honor that commitment to yourself. You can find accountability by sharing your goals on social media or finding tight-knit fitness communities like at Traverse. To keep your workout plan enjoyable you can choose activities you actually have an interest in and add variety to your routine to prevent boredom. Tracking your progress with metrics beyond weight like endurance improvements or simply marking completed workouts on a calendar creates a visible record to stay motivated. Ultimately, it is important to remember that missing one workout doesn’t derail your entire plan unless you allow it to.