I will be swimming five days a week. I want to use the other two days for complementary non-swimming workouts. I am looking for suggestions. Being that I am out of shape the first thing that comes to mind is weight training. I could see some yoga in there as well.
Or...should I only use one day for a non-swimming workout and rest for one day?
I practice with a team 5 times a week and I like to get in at least 3 sessions of "something else" every week too. My go-to's are strength training with my TRX Suspension Trainer (uses body weight to do a variety of exercises) and strength/flexibility work with yoga. I use DVDs for my yoga practice - not ideal, but cheaper than classes by a lot.
Once or twice a year I do a "boot-camp" type class at the Y or at the park for a couple of weeks to shake things up.
I always have one day a week where I don't really do an actual workout - but I will usually go for a hike or bike ride or something casual...only bec. I'm naturally antsy.
Good luck!
I could see some yoga in there as well.
I am a fan of weight training to supplement swimming, but...
Starting with Yoga is not a bad idea. It will return all your joints to a full range of motion and develop your core. Both will help a lot in preventing injury when lifting. eg. If your hamstrings are tight, you will lift from the ground (any lift from the ground) with too much back leading to lower back strain.
I believe Yoga is the ultimate complement to swimming. They are remarkably similar.
I am not a yoga person and make no judgment about it merits; swimmers that I respect like yoga a lot. But don't these statements seems contradictory?
Here are two articles on yoga on the USMS website:
www.usms.org/.../articledisplay.phpwww.usms.org/.../articledisplay.php
If you've not heard the term "dry-land", you likely will. These are the swimming related exercises done out of the pool. Try searching that here or on the web... or just ask your coach.
I believe Yoga is the ultimate compliment to swimming. They are remarkably similar. As mentioned, it is a great core strength builder and flexibility helper... plus it gives your muscles a good stretch. A good teacher/class is indispensable (kinda like w/ swimming). ;)
Have Fun!
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I will be swimming five days a week. I want to use the other two days for complementary non-swimming workouts. I am looking for suggestions. Being that I am out of shape the first thing that comes to mind is weight training. I could see some yoga in there as well.
Or...should I only use one day for a non-swimming workout and rest for one day?
Rest at least 1 day. :bed:
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