I swim 3 - 4 times a week and also strength train a few times weekly.
In the past I did a lot of heavy lifting but it was hard to combine it with good swim workouts because I was extremely fatigued the next day and my joints ached. I now do bodyweight exercises, a little strand pulling and some kettlebell training.
I would like to hear how other members are strength training in order to get new ideas. If it matters, I am a 55 year old male.
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I swim at least MWF in the morning and lift MWF at night.
I do 5 sets of 5 reps of squat, a back (pull) and a chest/shoulders (push), plus warm up sets. I increase weight each workout and when I fail, I reset to 80%.
Unless my swim workout is very kick intensive, I will have recovered enough to do the weight workout. Recently I have found it difficult to get up for Tues,Thurs or weekend swim workouts, but I don't know if that is weights, time (I swim from 4:45-6am typically), or laziness. I am leaning toward laziness.
Like you, I had joint pain from lifting, so I made sure my technique was correct. This resulted in changes to my squat, bench and should press technique and my joints have been much better.
I swim at least MWF in the morning and lift MWF at night.
I do 5 sets of 5 reps of squat, a back (pull) and a chest/shoulders (push), plus warm up sets. I increase weight each workout and when I fail, I reset to 80%.
Unless my swim workout is very kick intensive, I will have recovered enough to do the weight workout. Recently I have found it difficult to get up for Tues,Thurs or weekend swim workouts, but I don't know if that is weights, time (I swim from 4:45-6am typically), or laziness. I am leaning toward laziness.
Like you, I had joint pain from lifting, so I made sure my technique was correct. This resulted in changes to my squat, bench and should press technique and my joints have been much better.
