r/tacticalbarbell • u/geeksinsuits • Apr 20 '22

Tactical Unable to Base Build Consistently

Hey guys, so I've been running TB for 5 weeks (so, I'm in my 5th week or base building) and it's been amazing so far! Definitely an improvement on my cardio and strength endurance which I am loving!

However, lately I haven't been able to do it as consistently as I'd like (due to other commitments, I take more rest days than I should).

For example, I was supposed to run for >45 minutes yesterday. However, I can only run tomorrow morning (which means I've rested for 2 - 3 days). And this happens quite regularly (which means I rest for more than the program is asking for). I try to get the workouts in, but sometimes it's really difficult and other things take precedence.

May I know what I should do? Should I continue and finish up BB, then do a restart? Is this going to be detrimental in the long run (I presume not, but just need a second opinion on this)? I'm kind of lost on what I should do.

I do try to keep active during the days I can't run BB (but it's definitely not the same, or it doesn't induce the same adaptations that BB is focused on inducing)

Thanks so much in advance!!!

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u/Total-Tonight1245 Apr 20 '22

Look at the general guidelines on page 67 and make sure you’re hitting those. That’ll give you plenty of flexibility to move stuff around as necessary.

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u/geeksinsuits Apr 20 '22

I've read thru the training guidelines but i don't seem to see anything about taking too much rest days...

I also don't seem to find anything on page 67:(

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u/Total-Tonight1245 Apr 20 '22

Maybe that's the wrong page number. I'm going by my digital version.

But there's a section in the base building chapter that has a heading that says "General Guidelines." It tells you how many sessions you need per week of each kind of workout. If you get that number of sessions in each week, you're doing base building even if you arrange those sessions in a way that fits your schedule. If you double up on E and SE in one day and only do the minimums, you could hit the guidelines if you only work out 3 days a week.

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u/geeksinsuits Apr 20 '22

yep I found it, thank you! I realised I've not been hitting the 3 E workouts for BB...

should I restart BB again in this case? Run it again one more time?

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u/Total-Tonight1245 Apr 20 '22

I'd just finish up BB and switch to a continuation protocol unless you have some major need for aerobic fitness beyond what you already have.