Weights for triathlon
marklyall
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I found the article on weight training for triathletes in the Dec (?) copy of 220 interesting and helpful, and have already devised a programme around those exercises.
Does anyone else use weights as part of their training regime, and, if so, can they pass on any helpful advice? Swimming is my weakest element and I'd be grateful for any tips on how weights might be able to help.
Many thanks.
Does anyone else use weights as part of their training regime, and, if so, can they pass on any helpful advice? Swimming is my weakest element and I'd be grateful for any tips on how weights might be able to help.
Many thanks.
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I use weights as part of my training, mainly because I enjoy doing them.
As for benefits, a couple of sessions a week will help in maintaining muscle mass and burning some additional fat. Endurance training is great for fitness but over time will reduce muscle mass as muscle provides fuel easier than fat in these circumstances.
It depends on your goal but I aim to fit in 2 sessions a week, total body workouts both times. When the intensity of training increases or a race is a couple of weeks away then I'll drop the weights.
With the right mix of diet and training weights can be an excellent 'additional training discipline'. However the others are right, don't use it to compensate for performance in the main disciplines.
Wella