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.
