How To Train Twice A Day (Effectively)

[@undouxcri5491]

N⁰1 - structuring your day N⁰2 - nutrition is the key N⁰3 - prepare as much as possible N⁰4 - plan the right sessions for yourself

[@DanielRoPhotos]

thank you for this bc I hate videos that have good titles but they are a full day, get to the point!

[@jesselangeland7933]

Still doesn't tell you how lol

[@ferguscrawley95]

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching, hopefully it was clear enough that my opening line is tongue and cheek - training twice a day has its place, but it isn’t something we should arbitrarily aspire to be doing! Hope this video helps 🤝

[@Nolaughingmatter23]

Prep a healthy pancake mix bro- yum, fast and easy.

[@budgetlifter]

literally been binge-watching every video on this channel since i first discovered it like a week ago. Really makes you consider taking up cardio training next to weight training and just makes you think about training really differently. And the production quality is insanely good. Feeling Inspired

[@ferguscrawley95]

Awesome to hear thank you!

[@solmslaubach]

I train twice a day most days in the week as I am trying to balance triathlon training, strength training and BJJ. I found this video to be particularly useful, cheers for that!

[@oMosqueteiro1910]

Im doing the same, triathlon, strength and bjj.

[@julianfind]

What means bjj?

[@oMosqueteiro1910]

@@julianfind brazilian jiu jitsu

[@AT-gh1io]

What does your weekly structure look like? I’m trying to balance running, boxing and strength training and it’s so hard to find the time / recover

[@FalseProphetFallacy]

@@AT-gh1io Run before work, box in the afternoon and strength train in the evening. You can strength train in thr afternoon and box afterwards too (what I did as a teenager)

[@Zooooman]

Glad I found your channel. Currently squatting 450 and just getting into running. Goal for 2023 is a 500 lb squat and a sub 25 min 5k

[@scottw3780]

Why, do some gentle low impact cardio instead, you are grinding your joints away. Heavy squats are bad enough long term, your knees and hips will play up eventually.

[@Zooooman]

@@scottw3780 Its just a challenge that I want to accomplish.

[@finlayjones8007]

@@scottw3780 heavy squats are only bad for you if you’re doing them wrong

[@chrisigrani]

Love the fact that you are actually working and planning around that, very helpfull to see that for a hobby athlete - very realistic!

[@InappropriateShorts]

Used to do 2-3 hard full body sessions per week with several day recovery. Then I started doing less weight, 4-6 times per week. Now I’m doing 1-2 sessions on my gym days. gonna see how it goes for a few weeks and see if I get more results

[@glitzandgratitude1170]

For me, I have been training mostly to fight off injury and stay on the mats. I'm 42 and fell into a sedentary lifestyles raising my kids and my body was weak in so many areas. I started doing yoga everyday and training jits 4 days a week with an emphasis on not getting injured - being warmed up before the warm ups. Finally I captured the Gold at a local Jits tournament. Now I am close to my blue belt and also received my yellow in Japanese Jiu jitus. I have a family and my kids train along side me. Now as they say you are not a champion unless you defend it. Time for 2 workouts a day - Mace - Kettlebell- yoga - 4 days of grappling maybe one day of Muay Thai God send me strength to become more 🙏🏼

[@pikadrian1263]

I train twice a day as a college athlete. In the off-season I train weights and then soccer skill work/ conditioning. In the preseason, the team does 2 hour soccer training then a full body lift right after. 5x a week :,)

[@EmilyRay-m9e]

This was really helpful. I’m a 13 year old soccer player that is trying to improve my technical ability as well as my speed, explosiveness, agility, and cardiovascular fitness. I try to do double days every day. Before school I’ll do a technical training session for 45 minutes and then do around 15 minutes of interval running for fitness on the treadmill. After school, usually I’ll have team training, but when I don’t I’ll do a gym workout consisting of Plyometrics and superset of exercises for the legs.

[@batchenalicehazut9181]

Triathlete. Training 12 to 15 hours a week around full time job and 2 toddlers. 4 week days I either split sessions am/pm or I will back to back them in the AM as it is mentally the best thing for me. Not always possible - depends on the type of session. Quality session goes in first. Endurance/maintenance goes second.

[@na-dk9vm]

That's a serious commitment for anyone, not to mention someone with two kids. Would you mind giving a rough insight into your weekly training ??

[@batchenalicehazut9181]

@@na-dk9vm sure! It changes but if I'm not right before or after race this is the usual set up. Unless there is more focus to put around a specific sport or element. Sunday is light, Swim + gym, Monday hard session cycling, Tuesday hard Swim + intervals run, Wed cycling, Thursday Swim + gym, Friday long run (possibly swim too) Sat long ride with possible run off the bike special treat. Thos gets accomplished thnks to my much appriciated and much loved husband who cares for the kids while I get up at 4 am on week days. On Fridays Grandma takes charge and hubbie gets to ride his bike while I run. I don't bring the kids for smaller races, only the big ones where I want to stay at the race venue for at least a few days.

[@na-dk9vm]

@@batchenalicehazut9181 Thats serious commitment. 2 kids . 4am starts. And then people say they don't have time to go for a walk or jog three times a week, when they've no kids.

[@batchenalicehazut9181]

@@na-dk9vm I found Fergus's channel from his mental health journey as an athlete and mine is very similar so I found it wonderfull to feel connected to. I manage my mental health symptoms via hard and intense training contiusly and intentionally. This is not a maintainable lifestyle for everyone, but getting a walk in your schedule seems very reasonable to me ;)

[@qwerty1994ize]

@@na-dk9vmthank you. People always make excuses. I always say , it’s not a priority

[@Afflictamine]

light cardio in the morning, then heavy weights before/after dinner is the key (at least for myself personally)

[@thanosdanellis4746]

Being able to have immense endurance as well as strength is some god level shit.

[@HenningColin]

Great video, Fergus. I personally prefer the ~10min videos as opposed to the >10min videos as it forces you to be concise and really hone your points. The old adage "I wrote a long speech because I didn't have time to write a short one" rings true on youtube too I think. Bravo.

[@MrRusskelly]

Another great video. Loving your content. I have been working at home for the past few years 3 young kids a wife and a very busy work life only having chance to train once very early in the mornings (5am) sacrificing strength for cardio or vice versa. Now I’m working away from home my time is my own in the evenings so I’m training twice a day. Functional strength training every morning then either a run if it’s programmed in or some light cardio or mobility/recovery work in the evenings and I’m also following a half marathon training programme so running every other day with 2 leg sessions a week I’m fuelling properly (possibly overeating) however the performance is very good and I’m sleeping really well and of course drinking a shit load of water In all I feel great for 33

[@dsd6538]

My trick to do sports with a family is to sit on the spinning bike at 5:35 in the morning. Doesn't it sound great

[@bikepackingadventure7913]

I train twice a day 5 days a week All year In all weathers Not missing a session It’s called commuting by bike 🚲 300 miles a month 30 mins per session, intervals, sprints, relaxed, speed, you can do it all When the winter comes just use ice spiked tyres and the icy 🥶 roads are no longer an issue No sitting in a car and it’s free exercise time as you have got to get to work anyway. Can mix this with running and gym work 👍👍 Or like me you on some days, cycle to the gym which is on the way to work, so I suppose that’s training 3 times a day on certain days

[@antoncoetzee9996]

I like whatyou are doing, you get all the excercise, AND you are saving money, sparing wear and tear on your car, doing your bit for the planet, destressing after work👌👌💥💥

[@proudmisfit4405]

new subscriber. love the quality of presentation and education

[@nicoles_handle]

you have great content but im ngl a big reason i just subscribed to you is your fantastic mustache in your pfp, cheers

[@annabas16]

Getting on the bike, "could have been smoother". Proper made me chuckle.

[@scottw3780]

Cardio on a morning, you are much stronger later in the day. Although many say otherwise fasted cardio is the secret.

[@TheB0dies]

The intro is just still so epic everytime I watch it :)

[@rwbazillion]

Thanks for the video, it helps to determine whether I want to do a one a day or two a day. I did notice you mention "time blocking", and that is important. I am choosing a longer session in the morning (with a home gym) for 75 min total. 45 (cardio) min or 48 (lifting) min workout. If I need to do a 2 a day I need to break it up into two short sessions. But thanks for the video, it helped me figure out my consistency.

[@garyreeves30]

Superb video as always Fergus thanks again

[@charliecatt6276]

Excellent video with real advice

[@ferguscrawley95]

Thanks Charlie, appreciate it!

[@Naturallyabby]

Amazing video as always Fergus! Great tips, cinematography and we can’t forget the humour 😂👏🏻. I can’t wait to get back to my hybrid training!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Ok I'm motivated ! thanks Fergus !

[@ferguscrawley95]

Good man!

[@td4611]

Although I work out twice a day, I think it’s super difficult for most people. I have my own business, work from home and I have a home gym. Otherwise, I couldn’t do it.

[@elusivebutsatisfyingt.9166]

I love this video! It's short enough, it's clear, no confusing bs. Having said that I do think that "Train hard, recover harder" could've been more highlighted here as many people really don't recover hard enough. Yes, nutrition is a part of that but getting efficient sleep and having a recovery protocol is super important if you train twice a day! Some people might not need that though, i don't know :)

[@jamesstanley326]

Fergus your content has improved so much recently. Both production quality and your presentation skills. Well done 🫡

[@ferguscrawley95]

Thanks James!

[@kevinlima5313]

really good content thanks Fergus

[@jacquesbertuzzo]

What about recovery? I sometimes find that I have gym pains before going running the day after. Should I still go or rest? Is there any tip to reduce or manage these issues?

[@DrRussell]

Stretch right before bed Brother

[@roryprimrose5570]

Thanks Fergus.Have installed Outlook Calendar👍🏼🤜💥🙏😜🧠

[@sylvainbauge]

I work out twice a day most days but sometimes I do back to back trainings because it's easier to get it done in one go. Sometimes a medium run followed by a short gym sesh. Sometimes a bike ride followed by a short run, etc.

[@Synday]

i basically never stop working out, lift in the morning, then go to a physically demanding job

[@nathanlloyd4399]

Hi Fergus, in the interest of market research, I'd love to know why you found that ready to drink shake disappointing? Thanks for the great video, love listening to your podcast on the row erg at 5am, keeps me sane 🙌

[@jeyomcnugget9584]

I’d die for a 9-5. My shifts are horrible. I work from 3-12 every night. The sports and clubs I’d do if I wasn’t working shit shifts

[@scrumsdeadlifts4642]

Better keep the strength part in the morning and running or conditioning in the evening? Or would you advise to do the weaker part first?

[@MT-ou3lh]

The training you want to prioritize should be the first.

[@qwertziop0]

Im always weaker but lighter on my feet in the morning so i do cardio in the morning and strength afternoon. Depends on when you can train what the best

[@ferguscrawley95]

Generally, strength work should be prioritised as the skill degradation is much more severe when under fatigue than the other way around + interference effect research indicates that there is less pathway interference in this order.

[@MT-ou3lh]

Thanks, this is valuable advice regarding training in general. However I think one has to adapt the training based on the most important events in a year. If you’re planning to run a quick marathon for example, then you might want to prioritize your intense / long runs during the months and weeks before the event.

[@ferguscrawley95]

@@MT-ou3lh agreed, and that’s exactly when strength work shouldn’t be done on the same day, but separated!

[@andrewkline1906]

During the off season for football (american) i normally train 3x a day, lots of nutrition and load management!

[@markmoon9024]

Great video, I am preparing for my first 10 k. Doesn’t sound like much. But I am recovering from a hip replacement dislocation on a regular basis. So this event is the start of my plans. If this goes well I plan to do a standard triathlon. I see this as the ultimate test. If you think you could help this story come to life on you tube I would be grateful for any help. My story is much more complicated than the abbreviation I’ve just given. but I’d like to inspire myself and others with a joint replacement, but I can do so much more.

[@JImportante]

Love your intro. Pure. You should try Harda Suka Ultratriathlon in Poland 🤗

[@fatnabahnane7771]

2 times a day seems to be a lot on the long run. What about over training ?

[@luke-ve8jb]

Hi Fergus, great videos mate - do you take electrolytes everyday, if so, what do you take?

[@mollyt4639]

Can I ask… what is the point of training twice a day, unless you’re competing? I train 3 times a week for 30 minutes hard, plus hike/ cycle at the weekend, & am fitter & leaner than I’ve ever been. Decided less is more 5 years ago. It works for me.

[@TheFifthStinger]

Great video. I'll probably be adding 2 a days soon so I appreciate the pointers

[@ferguscrawley95]

Best of luck!

[@benjamin.888]

this is my literal dream to be a hybrid athlete lol

[@paddymallory4080]

I cycle to work (15 miles) am lucky enough to have a gym across the courtyard from the office so have a weights session at lunch time then cycle 15 miles home. Im not eating into time with my wife. Twatted by Friday though but I am 50!

[@jonfreelove]

Great video bud

[@francopiore5590]

Whats your time-blocking app?

[@janty962]

Wow thanks for the video. I use GCN for my cycling at home. Please share your link of the app that you use for your cycling tranning please.

[@flame_n]

Nice video again! :) Absolutely unrelated - what is your Alpe Du Zwift PR :P

[@user-om4ki3mb5s]

are those 48kg dumbells?

[@vaida_r]

I do running, gym and dance classes 😀 and have a full time job 😅

[@tomlast2277]

Another great video man! What's the turbotrainer that you use?

[@ferguscrawley95]

Wahoo Kickr my man!

[@tailoop]

great work

[@yontobaa5039]

Hey, how much should one sleep with two trainings a day?

[@abdinasirali3460]

Thanks fergus this is my first time watching ur KZbin Chanel even though Iam footballer and Iam big fan of working twice a day and Iam so thankful that i watched ur video clips which beneficial to me and I do appreciate I have you do video on how soccer players or football which ever u call it to work out even though I guess that ur accent is British accent any ways my question is can soccer player or footballer do heavy lifting like big fan Akinfenywa Does in England he is big man massive muscles on his body or what does Cristiano Ronaldo work out . Thanks fam and the lads who watches ur Chanel.

[@Me-cass]

Hard for me to do that with kids.. I have 7 workouts pr week, and 5 runs and 3 times weighttraining. Do that 5 days a week. So have 2 days with 2 workouts.

[@jermainejonesjay]

Thank you so much!

[@pieterOD]

What job do you man? Super curious Good video! Other question You drive a Ford Ranger 2.2l? Again curious Cheers lad From a South African fan needing the motivation

[@abdulpugganwala4856]

Am I the only one shocked at the Gym showers 😭🥴 clean as fuck 😅

[@IamGaryRichardson]

Hey Fergus, enjoy your content but I have a question that might be a wee bit off topic but thought I’d ask. Do you know if there is a human performance lab anywhere here in Scotland that is available to the public? I know there is one in Sussex Uni (I think) which I saw on another channel but it’s a ling way to go from Glasgow. Thanks in advance

[@Sani_Motorcycle]

Dumbelss are kilograms ? 50 kilogram , 26 kilogram ?

[@CoffeeFiend1]

Step 1: Have money and no day job.

[@Pinkk0livess]

You can have a day job. Im in the airforce, i would train/run early in the morning then immediately after work

[@Jesussat55js]

Or have discipline

[@barryo2971]

Lol true 😂

[@garychristie7241]

Not exactly true. I work 12 hour shifts, 5-6 days a week, yet still find time to train before work and after work. Discipline and commitment are what I rely on, as I unfortunately have no money and a job 😂

[@paddymallory4080]

I cycle the 15 miles to work, weights session at lunch time, then 15 miles home. Admittedly, by Friday I’m cained and in need of a Chinese and a gin

[@Stefanssky]

Hi Fergus great video. For me as a beginner there is the question if it matters at which time of the day you do endurance and when strength? Or doesnt that matter?

[@elivanluiz5527]

I'd say try for yourself and see what works best for you, maybe doing endurance first affects your strenght training, or viceverse. Or none gets affected. Idk, just experiment for a few weeks and you'll figure it out, there is not right answer

[@chrischavezcronin6003]

Prioritise what you want to work on first, if you want to get better at endurance do that first and then strength or vice Versa and have a couple hours rest minimum in between !

[@amyyoder768]

For endurance training, are two runs as useful as one run of the same distance?

[@jasondyhouse7292]

Yes

[@anthonybrace6039]

No. Doing the singular run for the distance of both shorter runs together will help your cardiovascular health and endurance much more. Running your heart at 130-150 bpm for 1hr is going to train that endurance and push the adaptation much more than doing two runs of 30 minutes. You might get better at running for 30 minutes and make gains to be able to run a bit longer, but only up to a certain point. You're not training your heart/body/mind to push past that 30 minute mark consistently and it's something you're going to have to do eventually to make further progress.

[@ferguscrawley95]

As a beginner just trying to accumulate time in Z2, yes, for a while. For any more specific training focus, no, what Anthony says below rings true!

[@TimMcveigh209]

Where's the gains at? 😢

[@stoic900]

Is that a pelagos on your wrist mate? Nice choice

[@fx_matze]

Run or bike to work and always do your harder training first.

[@ofwz]

Ok

[@miamidolphinsfan]

yeah training twice a day can lead to burnout...I know some "enhanced" athletes can do it, but most of us following ya Fergus I think are pretty much natural.

[@richardrawlings7750]

Is fergus not natural?

[@drewsteinmetz7462]

Why am I watching this even though I already do this? Oh ya that’s right cause it’s entertaining as fuck !

[@daliesbe]

Go go go

[@villasikten]

What app did you use to structure your day?

[@jennym744]

He said it was his outlook calendar

[@bupkis1445]

Step 1: quit job Step 2: make a lot of money… somehow Step 3: just work out all the time Step 4: ????????? Step 5: still not sure Step 6: almost Step 7: profit

[@ferguscrawley95]

@@bupkis1445 I know investment bankers with 3 kids that train for Ironman - sounds like this video is just what you need 🫡

[@oj978]

So a lot of this was about training twice a day, on the day but it'd be good to get your thoughts on how that fits into the rest of the week? For example, if you're training twice a day, does that mean you won't have an evening workout the night before or the morning after? Do you manage your sessions so they aren't both intense ones or does it not matter to you? nice video

[@ferguscrawley95]

Too nuanced to answer succinctly - this series is your best bet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIaac3ZvedeYrbc

[@oj978]

@@ferguscrawley95 cheers mate. I'll have a watch of that again. Also trying to get a better understanding of your hybrid programmes on Omnia performance!

[@jah-leah]

quite general. nice editing though

[@NoContextOasis]

Nice Pelagos

[@matt.britton]

Come to download to see Metallica 😬

[@chrismellon127]

Office at 9a? LOL y so late??? LOL

[@tjpilgrimfit]

50g of sugar in that protein shake- avoid!

[@jennym744]

Guarantee he will be drinking it for that very reason!

[@tjpilgrimfit]

@@jennym744 yes most likely but for everyone else it’s a pass! Way too much sugar

[@martinthain7881]

@@tjpilgrimfit need 100g carbs per hour for a hard turbo session.

[@matthijsja7084]

Oi

[@thanosdanellis4746]

Oi fella

[@rossh6050]

Oi Oi boys

[@JackThomas-t4m]

Are you bald. Own it

[@judithkoki5657]

hi lovely 👍

[@ofwz]

O

[@123ieltswithjames]

uhm lol this is just you bragging

[@hannastocksick7395]

Geez… so much talk! I come here for info not to watch you go through your day. TMI

[@tun6006]

First 3 minutes of the video is wtf lol. Got nothing out of it.

[@alexlloyd2154]

Hamburhelphas347eth

[@bryce4238]

Top job!👍. Do what the pros do = *Promo SM*!