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Does anyone have any recommendations for strength training? I'm 48 and am getting back into it after a few years out due to injury and then life. I am noticing that I feel very weak even when workouts are feeling cardiovascular-ly easier/more doable (if that makes sense). Thanks for any guidance!
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Re: strength training [littlenorm] [ In reply to ]
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I have created several routines that address upper and lower body and core and primarily use TRX and 10 lb dumb bells. I didn’t know what to do for strength training so I took a few classes at the YMCA and found that I really liked the TRX because of the variety of exercises you can do on it. I also didn’t know how to put together a routine or how best to address weaknesses and Tri- specific needs so I worked with a personal trainer. I did about 10 sessions and was able to go on my own from there. I’ve got a home setup so it is convenient to do strength training whenever and it’s mot dependent on me getting to the gym. I find I am more consistent that way.
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Re: strength training [littlenorm] [ In reply to ]
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Just bought a book called Strength Training for Triathletes.
Haven't read the book entirely yet, but I like that it has exercises broken out by component, so you can focus on strength in each particular discipline if you want. It also had a section on common issues that occur due to lack of strength. I recognized a lot of those!
Did work with a trainer for a year or so several years ago, and that helped quite a bit with form. I'm hoping this book will help guide periodization and which muscles to work.
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Re: strength training [KLK1712] [ In reply to ]
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the cover of the first edition of that book is WAY better than the second edition. Hubba hubba.

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Re: strength training [Dr. Tigerchik] [ In reply to ]
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I am a big fan of the cover "art"! :)
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Re: strength training [littlenorm] [ In reply to ]
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If I could go back, I would try to find my limits so i could accurately do blocks of low weight x multiple reps, high wt x low reps, and build ups. I think if you don't have benchmarks it is really hard to estimate what a "low weight" is for you and it is hard to stay motivated if you can't track progress!
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