Strength and cardio training ratio's?

RE: Strength and cardio training ratio's?

smontanaro — Wed, 30 May 2007 12:26:08 GMT

Ratio? Nine lbs strength vs. 1 lb cardio? Pray tell, good sir, do explain... Skip Montanaro

RE: Strength and cardio training ratio's?

Allen Stark — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:08:04 GMT

I am about 60% swimming,30% weights,10% stationary bike.

RE: Strength and cardio training ratio's?

rtodd — Wed, 30 May 2007 07:54:35 GMT

90% swimming, 10% resistance training (legs only). Swimming and weight lifting is synonymous. I weight trained my entire life. Trust me when I tell you this. That is why my weight room training fell to 10% My upper body strength is as good or better than when I lifted heavy and often. Leg strength suffered, that is why I still have to devote some time to them.

RE: Strength and cardio training ratio's?

Former Member — Wed, 30 May 2007 05:11:50 GMT

My training week consists of 90% in the weight room and the other 10% running or swimming and /or biking

RE: Strength and cardio training ratio's?

Rob Copeland — Wed, 30 May 2007 01:32:14 GMT

I think the 90/10 ratio is time not weight. (e.g. 18 hours in the weight room and 2 hours in the pool). I’m closer to 100/0 or 90/10 swimming to weights. My son (who is a real swimmer) is closer to 70% swimming, 30% weights/drylands.