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.
I'll swim roughly 4-6 times a week, averaging between 18k-22k weekly. I lift two times a week, and break the bodyparts as follows: back, shoulders, chest, legs, arms. This has me hitting each bodypart about once every 20 days or so. I've been fortunate to have avoided too many joint problems, but I need to be careful about my lower back.
For me, lifting only twice a week allows me to lift and swim with good effort. I also feel that having a good amount of time to recover between weight sessions lets me stay strong. I'll be 41 this Fall.
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I'll swim roughly 4-6 times a week, averaging between 18k-22k weekly. I lift two times a week, and break the bodyparts as follows: back, shoulders, chest, legs, arms. This has me hitting each bodypart about once every 20 days or so. I've been fortunate to have avoided too many joint problems, but I need to be careful about my lower back.
For me, lifting only twice a week allows me to lift and swim with good effort. I also feel that having a good amount of time to recover between weight sessions lets me stay strong. I'll be 41 this Fall.
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