I'm sure some of you have been reading Dennis Baker's "A Day in the Life" series. For those who haven't, it's a chance to see what this guy goes through.
I've never met Dennis, but I have heard stories. To read that he does sets of 300s fly is astounding. I know he's been doing that all his life, but to have the drive to do it alone is great.
I must say, though, that his entries almost sound a little like bragging.
That said, to go 8x100 SCM free on 1:10 and call it recovery is remarkable for anyone, much less a 45-year-old man.
Any other thoughts?
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All I can say is that I don't think anybody can really consider the 24 x 100 posted above a recovery set. I am no cardiologist, any FACC's feel free to chime in here, but I would bet money that the set is going to increase ones heartrate as you go through it. That does not sound like recovery to me.
Certainly wouldn't meet Maglischo's definition.
He is an incredible athlete, no question. But is he married with children, like many of us? Apparently not. Does he have a typical nine-to-five job? Nope, he works in an aquatic facility. I don't know how much punishment my body could take in a day, but I just don't have the time to train more than I do (even if I wanted to).
All I can say is that I don't think anybody can really consider the 24 x 100 posted above a recovery set. I am no cardiologist, any FACC's feel free to chime in here, but I would bet money that the set is going to increase ones heartrate as you go through it. That does not sound like recovery to me.
Certainly wouldn't meet Maglischo's definition.
He is an incredible athlete, no question. But is he married with children, like many of us? Apparently not. Does he have a typical nine-to-five job? Nope, he works in an aquatic facility. I don't know how much punishment my body could take in a day, but I just don't have the time to train more than I do (even if I wanted to).
