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Training Goals That Actually Carry Over: Strength, Conditioning, and Joints 101
Davis Fitness Method
57 minutes
2 months ago
Training Goals That Actually Carry Over: Strength, Conditioning, and Joints 101
On today’s Davis Fitness Method Podcast, Steven Davis sits down with Tris Cason to unpack what people really mean when they say, “I want to get strong” or “I’m always out of breath on hills.” We translate fuzzy goals into clear training targets, break down aerobic work (steps vs. cardio), and dig into why joints hurt during lifts—and how to fix it. From hiking Kilimanjaro prep to surfing shoulders and even Seattle light-rail “core training,” this one’s packed with practical carryover.
You’ll learn
How to define “strength” so you can actually measure it and see progress
The difference between steps, steady state, and intervals—and when to use each
Why skill specificity matters (and when general strength is enough)
Three reasons your joints hurt during lifts (and a simple fix order of operations)
How to build conditioning without trashing recovery
Real-life carryover: stairs, hikes, surfing, mountain biking, and more
Key takeaways
Relative strength + aerobic base = everyday performance wins.
Do both: steady state to drop resting HR, intervals to handle inclines/effort spikes.
Pain ≠ doomed joints: clean up position → tempo → load and rebuild capacity.
Practice the task when it’s high-skill; otherwise get generally strong and conditioned.
Program stress with “high/low” rhythm so recovery can actually happen.
Mentions / Concepts
Zone 2 vs. intervals (10/50s, 30/30s, 5:2 blocks)
Resting heart rate, HRV, VO₂-style adaptations
Tibial rotation, pronation, “happy puppy vs. bouncer” posture cue
Trap bar deadlifts, goblet squats, leg press positioning
Real-world prep: hiking, surfing, boxing, rowing, Hyrox
Want a personalized strength + conditioning plan that actually carries over to your life?👉 Apply for coaching: DM @the_mister_davis or email steven@davisfitnessmethod.com with subject “Carryover” and we’ll send you a quick intake + assessment options.
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Davis Fitness Method
This podcast is about creating easy to understand and quick to implement fitness information that is derived from studies, experts in the field, and practical application from 12+ years of coaching clients in-person.
