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.
This thread appears to be the closest match to my query, which is:
How does one "warm down" (or is that "cool down") from a weight training session?
Given that getting to the pool is not something I can do after every weight training session, what else can I do for a good warm down?
Stretch! Be careful not to bounce when you stretch, because it can cause injury. Stretch to the point before pain and hold it. The experts differ as to how long, but I usually hold a stretch for 30 seconds.
This thread appears to be the closest match to my query, which is:
How does one "warm down" (or is that "cool down") from a weight training session?
Given that getting to the pool is not something I can do after every weight training session, what else can I do for a good warm down?
Stretch! Be careful not to bounce when you stretch, because it can cause injury. Stretch to the point before pain and hold it. The experts differ as to how long, but I usually hold a stretch for 30 seconds.
