I have realised, in order to get quicker, I have to do some weight training. I have been putting it off for long enough.
The reason I haven't is quite simple: I hate going to the gym, particularly by myself. I remember back in High School I had a friend who was into weight training and we trained together for a while. That was fun and we used to spur one another on. I just haven't been able to work up the enthusiasm for weght training despite the fact that I bought myself a pair of dumbells and despite the fact that the pool I go to has a gym attached to it. (I have only poked my head in once - the day that I signed up for the gym)! However, enthusiam issues aside, I have now realised, I have to do it; like it or not.
My question is: When is the best time to do weight training?
I am rather fortunate in that I have about 1 and a half to 2 hours of training time each day. (Usually mid afternoon except on Sat and Sun when I train in the morning). I usually spend an hour and a half in the pool each day.
If I were to apportion some of that time to weight training how much should I give over? Should it be at the beginning or the end of a practice? And how many times a week?
Sincerely
Syd
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There an adaptation to the usual pyramid approach to lifting. Learned this in Special Ops. Its designed to increase Power over strength. It will also get you a great workout in about 20 minutes if you are short on time.
Pick about 7 exercises; I do: flat bench, incline bench, decline bench, Lat pull down, seated row, curls, and Tricep curls. The plan is to get as many reps as possible in two minutes. Minimum is 25 and max is 40. Lower the weight if you can't get 25; increase it once you can do 40. You can take as many breaks as you want to. The rest period between exercises is only what it takes to get to the next exercise.
There an adaptation to the usual pyramid approach to lifting. Learned this in Special Ops. Its designed to increase Power over strength. It will also get you a great workout in about 20 minutes if you are short on time.
Pick about 7 exercises; I do: flat bench, incline bench, decline bench, Lat pull down, seated row, curls, and Tricep curls. The plan is to get as many reps as possible in two minutes. Minimum is 25 and max is 40. Lower the weight if you can't get 25; increase it once you can do 40. You can take as many breaks as you want to. The rest period between exercises is only what it takes to get to the next exercise.
