OK folks, here's the query......
If I swim in a meet today and realize that I have a need to build some more strength, can I accomplish any benefit toward a meet seven days from now by doing weight training ??
Or, will I just be breaking down muscle fibre and find myself weaker in seven days ?
What is the time span for realizing benefits from weights without hurting oneself?
I'm on a mission.......................... Bert ;)
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You'll feel great after doing some weights. And don't forget to eat more protein too. I just had an egg-white omelette and will down a protein shake after swimming tonight.
The guy who responded to your post is advising you not to lift before your meet. He's right. Even a light weight lifting session could leave you feeling sore for days. But keep in mind, he took an "abs" class for the first time. This tells me that he spent a significant amount of time doing just one body part, which would leave anyone feeling sore.
Hold off until after the meet. Then, start reading some cross-training mags like Mens' Fitness. They have some good workouts. Weights will change your appearance, and make you more aggressive in everything you do. They raise testosterone levels like no other sport.
You'll feel great after doing some weights. And don't forget to eat more protein too. I just had an egg-white omelette and will down a protein shake after swimming tonight.
The guy who responded to your post is advising you not to lift before your meet. He's right. Even a light weight lifting session could leave you feeling sore for days. But keep in mind, he took an "abs" class for the first time. This tells me that he spent a significant amount of time doing just one body part, which would leave anyone feeling sore.
Hold off until after the meet. Then, start reading some cross-training mags like Mens' Fitness. They have some good workouts. Weights will change your appearance, and make you more aggressive in everything you do. They raise testosterone levels like no other sport.
