Why we test every six weeks
The case for short training blocks, regular tests and an honest look at your numbers.
Theo Lindqvist · July 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Training feels good. That is not the same as training well. After a few months of showing up, many people plateau without noticing, because nothing in their routine asks the question is this still working?
The six-week block
Six weeks is long enough to see a change and short enough to stay interested. Each block has one focus: a lift, an engine session, a mobility goal. We state it on day one, train towards it, and test in week six.
What a test looks like
Nothing dramatic:
- A 1 km row, an easy 3 km run or a five-minute assisted bike effort for conditioning.
- A heavy set of five on a squat or deadlift for strength.
- A simple screen for hips and shoulders for mobility.
What we do with the results
The result is not a grade. It is a number we can improve, or a reason to change the plan. If your numbers went up, we raise the bar. If they did not, we look at sleep, food, stress and technique before touching the programme.
Try it on your own
Pick one thing, test it today, write it down, train for six weeks and test again. You will learn more from that page than from a hundred workouts.