I am not a huge believer in strength training for triathlon "performance."
But I do be believe in the "use it or loose theory" of strength.
I am moving into my late 40s. I realize that swimming, biking, and running might not prevent all loss of strength.
It might also be fun to do some different workouts this "off season."
Weight training advantages that I see-
1) Supposedly heavy weights increase natural testosterone?
(Not sure if this is a likely benefit or not).
2) Measurable and systematic- will provide more finite gains in strength.
Yoga advantages-
1) Increases flexibility
2) Improves balance
3) Uses different muscles in different ways- maybe this is the kind of strength training I need most.
I am favoring Yoga.
Maybe - I want to do a 10 week training block where I:
1) improve my swimming sprinting, 2) do yoga, 3) increase my 10s power on the bike, and 4) try not too loose too much bike and run fitness.
Any ideas. Thoughts.
But I do be believe in the "use it or loose theory" of strength.
I am moving into my late 40s. I realize that swimming, biking, and running might not prevent all loss of strength.
It might also be fun to do some different workouts this "off season."
Weight training advantages that I see-
1) Supposedly heavy weights increase natural testosterone?
(Not sure if this is a likely benefit or not).
2) Measurable and systematic- will provide more finite gains in strength.
Yoga advantages-
1) Increases flexibility
2) Improves balance
3) Uses different muscles in different ways- maybe this is the kind of strength training I need most.
I am favoring Yoga.
Maybe - I want to do a 10 week training block where I:
1) improve my swimming sprinting, 2) do yoga, 3) increase my 10s power on the bike, and 4) try not too loose too much bike and run fitness.
Any ideas. Thoughts.