Jacobs Ladder Sport-Specific Training Programs

 

Interval Training

Go through a 2 minute warm-up getting heart rate up to 70% of Maximum Heart Rate. Climb rapidly for 2 minute intervals and rest for 1 minute intervals. Intent of the interval is to develop Type IIB (fast twitch) muscle fibre. Speed should be at a pace that you can maintain for two minutes duration. Rest periods can be a full stop or a slower speed. Work towards completing 5 sets of intervals. 3 minute cool down at lower speeds. Record time and feet climbed. Keep track of performance over time to see improvement.

Aerobic Training

Go through a 2 minute warm up getting heart rate up to 70% of Maximum Heart Rate. Go for 15 to 20 minutes at a constant speed. Speed should be determined by the rate that you can hold while not exceeding 80% of Maximum Heart Rate. 3 minute cool down. Record time and feet climbed. Keep track of performance over time to see improvement.

Aerobic Training

Go through a 2 minute warm up getting heart rate up to 70% of Maximum Heart Rate. Pick a speed that keeps your heart rate at 70% and go for as long as you can. Record time and feet climbed. Keep track of performance over time to see improvement.

Training Records

Exercise Physiology

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