So all during the summer when I was swimming in preparation for my University's team I had a steady lifting schedule as well.
Unfortunately with the start of the season this year I'm a bit confused as to wether lifting is a good idea, and when if it is. My swim schedule looks something like this:
M-F 6:20am-8:20am
M-W-F 3:30pm-5:30pm
S: 8am-10/11am
Now that's a lot of swimming. Over the summer I was swimming about four days a week and lifting twice, but with this increased schedule I'm not sure at all what to do. Should I lift at all? If I do, when should I do it? On my single practice days? On my day off?
And should I take a while to get used to the increased cardio before starting to lift again?
Your college program should have some form of dry land weight program. Ask your Coach if they intend to add weights later- the Coach may have a plan to ease the team into weights. If they don't, inquire about doing them on your own.
Your college program should have some form of dry land weight program. Ask your Coach if they intend to add weights later- the Coach may have a plan to ease the team into weights. If they don't, inquire about doing them on your own.
