So, it's finally off-season and time to reflect on last season and get myself in a good mental and physical spot for next season. I've always wanted the past few off-seasons to start lifting and gain some general strength. However, I freaking HATE lifting, don't really know how to properly do it, and never wind up really following through. I don't have the financial resources to hire a Personal Trainer who can properly train me/yell at me and make me do it. So, I'm considering different options that I may enjoy more.
I've tried a few "power" yoga classes the last 2 weeks and like the way it uses my own body weight to build strength. I am also decent at it, for the most part, since I used to dance in high school. AKA I have good balance but years of triathlon has made my muscles waaaaaay tighter than they used to be.
Has anyone ever used yoga to supplement training? Has anyone had positive results?
Any other suggestions that don't require a lot of money and/or time that I don't have?
Just to give a small bit of background...if it matters.....I was a competitive swimmer my whole life until I tried triathlon, am a mid-range cyclist (have gotten much better the last few years and can hold off most people with my lead out of the water), and a not-so-great runner (not a big fan of running and prior shin issues have made it more difficult to keep up volume). So, I am primarily concerned with activities that will help improve my cycling and running without just adding more cycling and running.
Thanks!
I've tried a few "power" yoga classes the last 2 weeks and like the way it uses my own body weight to build strength. I am also decent at it, for the most part, since I used to dance in high school. AKA I have good balance but years of triathlon has made my muscles waaaaaay tighter than they used to be.
Has anyone ever used yoga to supplement training? Has anyone had positive results?
Any other suggestions that don't require a lot of money and/or time that I don't have?
Just to give a small bit of background...if it matters.....I was a competitive swimmer my whole life until I tried triathlon, am a mid-range cyclist (have gotten much better the last few years and can hold off most people with my lead out of the water), and a not-so-great runner (not a big fan of running and prior shin issues have made it more difficult to keep up volume). So, I am primarily concerned with activities that will help improve my cycling and running without just adding more cycling and running.
Thanks!