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too many variables for me to assess: your age, goals ie.,preservation of lean body mass (LBM) or building LBM; what type of weight training and load and muscle groups you are targeting. i do two non-consecutive days of light weight- 3 sets of 12 reps for tri & biceps, push-ups, sit-ups, squats & lunges with a med ball and i've started using red zoomer fins to build leg mass. it sounds like a lot but it really isn't, and i am seeing improvement in my swimming-especially my kick. see if you can speak with an execise physiologist who can assess your needs/goals to help create a workout that will meet your needs. so, to answer your question with a very wordy response, i think you can benefit from 2 days depending on the variables. |
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Not that I am any expert but I am 67 and am trying to maintain weight/speed balance so I work out higher weights and lower reps for two - three months a year 3X week, normally in pre season... I switch to 60% max weight above and go up to 20-25 reps in season a max of 2X weeks . I lay off a week before any meet I also use rubber tube exercise in the 25-100 rep range. |
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I think 2 or 3 times a week -- non-consecutive days -- is a good target. I like to add an ab routine also, two to three days a week. |
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Ok, thanks everyone. I think 2-3 days a week will be my goal. Unless I win the lottery and can quit my job ... then I will train as much as I want! :-) |
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i forgot the abs- i do 'em, and i hate 'em. when you win the lottery, let me know if you will sponsor me :) |
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