#169 - Optimal Amount of Noise in Training

#169 - Optimal Amount of Noise in Training

From Legion Strength & Conditioning Podcast by Legion Strength & Conditioning

May 7, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

This episode discusses finding the optimal balance of noise in training programs, particularly in group class settings.

Training that is structured has its upsides, it is predictable and a safe bet, but progress can be slow and it can become boring. Chaotic training can produce quick results but tends to lead to plateaus and a lack of direction. Finding the right balance between the two is one of the more constant challenges in programming, particularly in a group class setting. How much variation is useful noise and how much is just randomness is not always easy to judge. Managing the expectations and psychology of different members is often harder than writing a smart progressive programme. You are never going to please everyone. But direction in training matters, and so does writing something people actually want to show up and do. In this episode we talk about finding the right level of noise in a group class programme. We get into why members will often accept strength progressions but resist the same approach applied to conditioning, and we discuss whether CrossFitters would actually enjoy other group fitness formats like F45 and Barry's Bootcamp. Check out the episode for a few useful takeaways for anyone planning cycle progressions for group classes. If you're not already subscribed to our…

People in this episode

Host: Legion Strength & Conditioning

Topics covered

  • training structure
  • chaotic training
  • group class programming
  • strength progressions
  • conditioning
  • member psychology

Keywords

  • training noise
  • group classes
  • program design
  • strength training
  • conditioning
  • fitness formats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CrossFit, F45, Barry's Bootcamp

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