Some beginner questions: What kind of cross-training do you do? 2. How to find goggle
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s that actually work and do not leave deep rings around the eyes?
My training goes like this at this point:
Mon: run 1 or 2 miles on treadmill
swim 1 hour w/coach
Tues: longer run or other aerobic exercise for about an hour
weight training for about an hour
Wed: same as Monday
Thurs:
same as Tuesday
Friday:
run for an hour
swim (no coach and much less disciplined) about 45 minutes
Sat:
core work for an hour (Pilates)
Sun:
often no time to workout at all, sometimes an hour run or aerobics class
Thanks for your thoughts!
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Cross Training:
Try Pilates or Yoga. The hard thing about these two pursuits is that you need good instruction- I'd never rely on a DVD. If good instruction isn't available, other core strengthening like ball exercises, etc.
As far as aerobics, I think its whatever flips your switch. If you live in Minnesota, you can cross-country ski which is great aerobics and recruits the core. But nothing really specifically complements swimming. Variety is definitely the spice, though, so I wouldn't refrain from whatever you love to do.
Cross Training:
Try Pilates or Yoga. The hard thing about these two pursuits is that you need good instruction- I'd never rely on a DVD. If good instruction isn't available, other core strengthening like ball exercises, etc.
As far as aerobics, I think its whatever flips your switch. If you live in Minnesota, you can cross-country ski which is great aerobics and recruits the core. But nothing really specifically complements swimming. Variety is definitely the spice, though, so I wouldn't refrain from whatever you love to do.
