Fatigue Management Circuit

Authority Principle

Performance decline in hybrid racing is often fatigue mismanagement rather than lack of fitness. Strategic deloading and monitoring preserve progression.

Monitoring Metrics

• Resting HR increase >8 bpm
• HRV downward trend over 5 days
• Session RPE >8 repeatedly

Structured Deload Model

• Reduce volume 30–40%
• Maintain 1–2 short intensity exposures
• Remove heavy sled and high eccentric work

Fatigue Circuit Example

• 3 rounds:
• 15 wall balls
• 20m sled push
• 500m row
• 90 sec rest

Elite Insight

Competitive athletes periodise fatigue intentionally — 3 build weeks followed by 1 deload week.