Rest intervals in F1?

Hey guys!

I know it might have been said already, but i could find the actual discussion:

Do you know why are the rest intervals between sets in Foundation courses so short (just the time for mobility stuff - 10s-60s)

I ask because till know i used to train for strength with at least 2min rest up to 4-5min, as I would say thats how much you need to replenish the ATP and CP for:)

Why would you say its different? Do gymnasts or someone of you train outside of Foundation training differently with longer rests?

Thanks for help!

I have a feeling this thread will be moved to private forums.

Yeah, this should be in the Foundation forum just for future reference.

To answer your question, the early foundation work is not strength work as Rob said. It is to increase work capacity and make sure all you mobility is up to par. Only then can you really work strength at any sustainable level.

To build work capacity.

Why do you want work capacity?

- At higher levels of strength training (e.g. the upper level straight-arm skills on rings), a high work capacity is required simply to be able to get through all of the mobility, prehab and rehab work in a reasonable amount of time and still have energy left over for the actual strength work. 

- Unless your only goal is to increase your maximum strength, work capacity is invaluable. Nearly every athletic endeavor requires sustained power output. 

- It makes your workout shorter

Great points Joshua! Thanks!

It's tough at first, but you will love the benefits of the work capacity.