strenght training
bryan
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just wondering what or if every1 still does strenght training with tri or wether it is completely cardio based training e.g. swim, bike and run? I've been swimming veryday and have only just started running again after a break and I bike twice a week. But as I am new to all this I have been working out in the gym for about 2 months solid of 3 sessions a week, focusing on free weights and machine work.
Question is where should I be focusing and how much of each? Have switched mentality to run everyday as I do with swimming, but should I keep the weight sessions??
cheers
B
Question is where should I be focusing and how much of each? Have switched mentality to run everyday as I do with swimming, but should I keep the weight sessions??
cheers
B
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Alot of people do weight training in the winter to build up base strength then just do maybe one session a week for maintenance. To make it most effective you should make it specific both in terms of exercises and type of sets/reps working through maximum strength, muscular endurance etc.
I've stopped doing wgts cos I don't have enough time and have years of weight training behind me so don't feel I'm missing out too much.
I don't think anything can compare to being outside. I suppose I am somewhat fortunate to live half way up a mountain in the North east of Scotland. If I need to work on strength training, I do more hill work.
My swimming has built my upperbody to the level I need.
Being outside in winter has a massive pyschological effect as well. If its 5am, dark, freezing cold and raining, there ain't no better time for a quick 8-miler before work!
Hi there,
I combine kettlebell work with chin ups, dips and press ups.
got everything I need in my garden I use Gymnast Rings for body weight exercise and Kettlebells do both strength and cardio training.
I would use strength training to SUPPLEMENT your triathlon training as it won't give you any gains otherwise!
cheers
I have been doing Bodypump for a few months now and think I may be allergic as small bumps have appeared on my arms, my wife who is a doctor says they are 'muscles'. Never had them before and hope I get over it quickly.
I do around 2 or 3 session a week of core exercise which last around 20 -30 mins. I only use light weights and make sure I keep the reps high.
If you search under core exercise or PM Jesster you will get good info. Kesster has enlightened me to a pilate exercise with weights and sit up type things which is great. Jack hughes has a lot to tell about this to try him!
Good luck and soon you will have abs like IRON!
I have so many things to work on and so little time!
That said, strength training definitely has it's place a couple of times a week but not for the sake of swim/bike/run training.
It hasbt toned me down there but they are like IRON and I mean IRON! Now I just need to look like iron! LOL
Is that Coma in disguise :-)
So it be the magic move you wants Hey (think of that as a pirate would say it)
I am not sure if the secret can be passed on again! You will have to cross Jesster hand with silver first!!!!!
just checking
but thx
Well spotted! [8|]