Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2801: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance (How you Should Approach your Training)
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Feb 25, 2026 Three distinct ways to combine strength and endurance training are unpacked and compared. Personal training adjustments to avoid injury and the mental side of changing routines are discussed. Practical coaching calls tackle postpartum recovery, body-fat testing, night-shift schedules, and balancing performance with aesthetics. Fitness lifestyle habits, favorite convenience foods, and a quick meal-replacement shoutout round out the conversation.
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Three Practical Ways To Train Strength And Endurance
- There are three main ways to combine strength and endurance: same workout, separate workouts in the week, or alternating week-by-week blocks.
- Each method trades specificity for consistency and suits different goals or personalities (e.g., CrossFit-like events vs aesthetic-focused lifters).
Choose Strength Blocks For Aesthetic Goals
- If aesthetics are your primary goal, avoid event-style mixed training because it reduces maximal hypertrophy and sculpting gains.
- Instead, prioritize separated or blocked strength phases and targeted accessory work for visible muscle changes.
Phase Your Training Like Rep Range Blocks
- Phase training like you do rep ranges: block similar work for multiple sessions to learn the mental and physical cues of that mode.
- Staying in a single approach for weeks improves skill, recruitment, and enjoyment compared to constant mixing.