KK begins with fast and furious timed sprints to replicate the heat of battle. He will typically alternate 20-second bursts with 10 seconds of rest, stepping up to a 60:30 ahead of competition

Increasing pace incline run

On a treadmill, start on a 2% incline at a medium intensity pace. Gradually increase the speed every minute to reach a high intensity for the final three minutes.
12 minutes

Two-arm Skierg

Pull with full effort for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds.
6 sets

Wattbike sprints

Alternate sprinting for 20 seconds with 10-second rests.
6 sets

Woodway training

Alternate 20-second full-out sprints with 10-second rests between sets.
3 sets

Airbike intervals

Alternate full effort for 20 seconds with 10-second rests between sets
6 sets

Kirk Gibbons on a yellow circle background

Kirk Gibbons

Former amateur boxer turned personal trainer and mentor. Kirk has trained athletes from motocross to pro football since 1998.

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