Weight lifting
Coach,
This weeks evolution at work will shortly be over and I will be able to maintain a normal sleeping schedule. A few questions I had: Prior to starting this program I was lifting once a week with moderate weight and minimal reps. Would this still be something I can do during this program. I was able to get my long bike in on Sunday. In-laws came in this weekend and guilted me into hanging out we them but nevertheless I still managed to get out in the Florida heat and ride. Missed Mondays workout due to pool closure and lightning strikes. Here is a link to my Garmin connect if you would like to view it.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/
Very Respectfully,
Tim
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thanks for the update. That link you sent me is just to the Garmin connect site so maybe go up into the navigation bar and copy that once you're logged in?
you can maintain the strength training for sure. I would recommend you do that on Monday and keep that as your swing day. If you feel good do the weights. If you exhausted from the weekend, opt for the swim instead to get loose.
Basically, at some point you will accumulate enough fatigue that lifting weights will become counterproductive. Only you know when that point of time is in your season so until then keep lifting but be ready to pivot as needed. Deal?
I hear you on the in-laws, good call on hanging out. It's the smart long-term play. :-)
Coach, I sent you a message containing log in info.
Adding to this:
The short answer is that when your lifting routine begins to impact the quality of the your swim, bike, and run workouts, it's time to stop or do much less. I haven't lifted leg weights in probably ~16yrs and when I do upper body stuff (pushups, pullups, core, stretch cords) I either do them immediately after a swim or far enough away from a swim that it doesn't impact the workout.