Concurrent training is the combination of energy systems in a training day or weeks to improve multiple aspects of physical performance. This can be a great way to ensure your clients get a balance of both strength and conditioning, especially for those only training 2 or 3 days per week. However, there are some key principles to keep in mind to minimize interference between energy systems and ensure your clients get the best results from concurrent training. 

Program Design Pro Tip: Daily Concurrent Training

Concurrent training involves blending resistance, aerobic and/or anaerobics across days or weeks of training. When doing so, respect the following principles:

1. Intra-session ordering: Do not perform anaerobic work before aerobic or resistance training.
2.  Intra-week ordering: Allow for a recovery day after anaerobic work 
3. Train the priority energy system first intra-session 
4. Use appropriate efforts in aerobic work, especially when performing aerobic or anaerobic after

This chart is a helpful reference when deciding how to order your training session. (In this example, Resistance = Creatine Phosphate and Anaerobic = Glycolytic)

Here’s an example of a concurrent training day that includes all energy systems.

Want more concurrent training tips? Read this blog and access a sample 4-week concurrent training program in the CoachRx Programs Index.  

By following these guidelines, you can create well-structured and effective concurrent training programs that maximize your clients' results across energy systems.

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