When you're at your fitness peak after a summer outdoors, the arrival of fall can provoke anxiety.

You may be wondering ... NOW WHAT?

Like all good things, the training season must come to an end. And a lot of athletes struggle with this.

They fight like mad to hold on to gains that are not sustainable.

They train all the time like they are about to climb a mountain — and end up physically and mentally burned out.

Friend, that's not what I want for you!

That's why this week's podcast is all about the off season.

Why you need it.

How to plan it.

Where to focus your cardio and strength training.

And how to make it fun. (This is actually one of the most important parts.)

Learn how to rest so you can dive into next year's mountaineering season fresh and bursting with motivation.

Ready? Let's do this!

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In this episode, you’ll learn …

• Why you should definitely take an off season. The fleeting nature of peak fitness. Why it's not only unhealthy to be "peaked" all the time, it's literally impossible.

• How to plan your off season. Why you need to be thinking at least a year ahead as you create your annual training plan.

• Off season cardio workouts. Calculating your ideal base training volume. The importance of keeping some high intensity cardio in your off season training program.

• How to approach strength training in the off season. A minimalist workout that checks all the boxes. The importance of rehab and functional training.

• What to eat in the off season. Preparing yourself mentally for off season weight gain, and tips on maintaining a healthy weight.