For the last 6+months I dealt with a knee injury and was unable to bike or run. I had knee surgery last month and am currently almost through the rehab stage. During this time I decided to focus on strength training 3 x week and diet. I slowly cut out most processed foods and have lost almost 30 pounds in the process. I now weigh less than I did during my fastest short course distance season (I'm 5'5", 127 lbs). I'm probably the strongest I've physically been in my life.
After my surgery I started adding easy biking and incline walks into my routine. I can feel myself being sucked back into triathlon training and will probably end up doing sprints and olympic distance tris if everything continues to go well. I found that when I did start cycling again I picked up almost where I left off thanks to the fitness I was able to keep through lifting.
This brings me to my question. I have liked doing strength training because it's given me great results. Do any of you lift all throughout the year or do you stick with only during the winter? I'm a wee bit nervous that all my strength work will be undercut if start loading up on swim/bike/run. Do I have to pick one or the other or can they live together in harmony?
Like I mentioned I lift 3 x week (bench, squat, deadlift) 4 sets of 5 heavy, among some other lifting exercises. I've researched the subject somewhat and have found conflicting results. Some people say reduce the weight and up the reps while I see others advocating lifting heavy.
I'd appreciate any feedback. Please and thank you.
After my surgery I started adding easy biking and incline walks into my routine. I can feel myself being sucked back into triathlon training and will probably end up doing sprints and olympic distance tris if everything continues to go well. I found that when I did start cycling again I picked up almost where I left off thanks to the fitness I was able to keep through lifting.
This brings me to my question. I have liked doing strength training because it's given me great results. Do any of you lift all throughout the year or do you stick with only during the winter? I'm a wee bit nervous that all my strength work will be undercut if start loading up on swim/bike/run. Do I have to pick one or the other or can they live together in harmony?
Like I mentioned I lift 3 x week (bench, squat, deadlift) 4 sets of 5 heavy, among some other lifting exercises. I've researched the subject somewhat and have found conflicting results. Some people say reduce the weight and up the reps while I see others advocating lifting heavy.
I'd appreciate any feedback. Please and thank you.
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utahtrigirl: Mar 1, 17 18:10