Weight Training and alternating days-- how important is it?
Former Member
Quick question about weight training. I have been doing weights for about 8 weeks now, usually twice per week. I swim a minimum of 4 days a week, averaging about 5 days per week and topping out at 6. I plan to swim at least 5 days this week. The past couple of weeks have been crazy, and I only got one weight session in and 4 swim practices last week. Looks like I'll have to skip weights tonight too, so the only days I will be able to get weights in this week are tomorrow and Wednesday.
I know that with weight-training you are supposed to alternate days, but I am really anxious to get back to my regular schedule. (I don't have any meets coming up, so no need to take that into consideration.)
Would it be better to: (1) do weights two days in a row, or (2) do only one weight session this week, even though the last two weeks have been fairly light weeks?
Just looking for a reality check. Most non-swimmers think my workout routine is insane, so I can't ask any of them! ;)
If this week is crazy, but next week you can get back into your regular schedule, then I think that you should try to at least get in one quality weights session IMHO. You will probably get more out of it and come back next week strong.
If this week is crazy, but next week you can get back into your regular schedule, then I think that you should try to at least get in one quality weights session IMHO. You will probably get more out of it and come back next week strong.