1. We can all train really hard. Then, we have to plan to ease up a little bit. It doesn’t have to involve higher math; plan a hard couple of weeks and toss in an easy week. Small wonder many of the classic training plans are three days a week with a heavy, a medium, and an easy day. 2. Redefine “easy” in your training, too. I like to use my easy days to try a new lift or perhaps even invent something new. The idea of doing snatches followed by sled pulls began on an easy day. I later moved that workout to a hard day. 3. Embrace lousy days. I’ve learned to remind myself easy days are part of
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