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2014-03-29 7:22 AM

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My schedule is loosening up a bit so I find myself wondering what would be the most effective "other" activity. I follow a schedule for the run/bike/swim so I don't want to put the time into that. Which activity would help the most say, if you had an extra hour a week.


2014-03-29 7:40 AM
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i'd do a full on recovery session with lots of stretching/rolling and throw in some yoga to work out the hips.  the added hour should be complimentary not additive if the focus is s/b/r IMO. 

2014-03-29 7:47 AM
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Originally posted by b2run

My schedule is loosening up a bit so I find myself wondering what would be the most effective "other" activity. I follow a schedule for the run/bike/swim so I don't want to put the time into that. Which activity would help the most say, if you had an extra hour a week.



I think it would depend on weakness you may have.

If you are jnjuring yourself repetitively then strength training to work on the weak areas. I could benefit from yoga for my flexibility

But unless you have definite problem areas and are doing a ton of hours, it's very hard to imagine that the time wouldn't be better spent S/B/Ring

2014-03-29 8:14 AM
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Originally posted by b2run

My schedule is loosening up a bit so I find myself wondering what would be the most effective "other" activity. I follow a schedule for the run/bike/swim so I don't want to put the time into that. Which activity would help the most say, if you had an extra hour a week.



I think it would depend on weakness you may have.

If you are jnjuring yourself repetitively then strength training to work on the weak areas. I could benefit from yoga for my flexibility

But unless you have definite problem areas and are doing a ton of hours, it's very hard to imagine that the time wouldn't be better spent S/B/Ring




My upper body is weak and my flexibility is poor. My technique is not that great either, especially in swimming and biking so I could benefit from any of the activities.
2014-03-29 8:26 AM
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My upper body is weak and my flexibility is poor. My technique is not that great either, especially in swimming and biking so I could benefit from any of the activities.


Are you injury prone ? if so, where ?

I am not judging your decision to not put that extra hour towards S, B or R. But I am curious on why ?

One thing I would like to try is one of those VASA swim ergometers.
2014-03-29 11:15 AM
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I picked "strength training" because I didn't want to add a whole new category.

But I am a HUGE fan of TRX training. Uses a lot of core, improves flexibility, definitely improves muscle strength, and you can get a good workout in 30-45 minutes. I am not a fan of the gym weight room and TRX really fits the bill. It can be as hard or easy as you want and actually it's a lot of fun - I do look forward to it.

Right now I do about 2-3 sessions a week as my schedule allows.

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2014-03-29 11:21 AM
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My upper body is weak and my flexibility is poor. My technique is not that great either, especially in swimming and biking so I could benefit from any of the activities.


I hear ya. My flexibility is terrible, and my core is weak. I'm finding a lot of improvement on the bike, particularly with balance and body awareness,with strength/flexibility training. Also feeling a much better pull and less arm fatigue with TRX training.

I'm not a fan of yoga (can't shut my mind off) - I've really tried. Doctor has been begging me to add "non competitive" exercise to my routine. Regardless, my yoga mat is now under my bike trainer.

2014-03-29 1:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training
Originally posted by marcag

Originally posted by b2run

My schedule is loosening up a bit so I find myself wondering what would be the most effective "other" activity. I follow a schedule for the run/bike/swim so I don't want to put the time into that. Which activity would help the most say, if you had an extra hour a week.



I think it would depend on weakness you may have.

If you are jnjuring yourself repetitively then strength training to work on the weak areas. I could benefit from yoga for my flexibility

But unless you have definite problem areas and are doing a ton of hours, it's very hard to imagine that the time wouldn't be better spent S/B/Ring




This. This. This.

Swim, bike and run more.

If you want to add in something else do 15-20 minutes of body weight strength work and stretching after one of you added runs or bikes.
2014-03-29 3:44 PM
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Yoga, I love strength training but my yoga/rolling/stretching time is MOST beneficial I believe...not sure I could keep up the volume without the occasional yoga session
2014-03-29 4:07 PM
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Most effective for what?  Triathlon performance?  Countering imbalances created by only s/b/r training to improve functional fitness for daily life and long term health?  Something else?

 

2014-03-29 5:25 PM
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Cross country skiing. Because it's awesome. Although I guess this isn't a very useful suggestion coming at the end of March.


2014-03-29 8:29 PM
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Originally posted by donw Cross country skiing. Because it's awesome. Although I guess this isn't a very useful suggestion coming at the end of March.

Keying on this, something you like doing.   For me, paddleboarding.   Fun, good workout and a break from the SBR grind

2014-03-29 8:39 PM
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Originally posted by marcag

Originally posted by b2run

My upper body is weak and my flexibility is poor. My technique is not that great either, especially in swimming and biking so I could benefit from any of the activities.


Are you injury prone ? if so, where ?

I am not judging your decision to not put that extra hour towards S, B or R. But I am curious on why ?

One thing I would like to try is one of those VASA swim ergometers.


I'm not injury prone, haven't had a injury since I stopped marathons. I have a steady increase in time and intensity for my sbr. I feel like if I exceed it, my 59 year old body won't react well.
2014-03-29 8:41 PM
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Originally posted by donw Cross country skiing. Because it's awesome. Although I guess this isn't a very useful suggestion coming at the end of March.

Keying on this, something you like doing.   For me, paddleboarding.   Fun, good workout and a break from the SBR grind




I'm in Northern Ontario. We still have three feet of snow and the temperature hasn't been above freezing since I don't know when.
2014-03-30 11:59 AM
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Cold beer, it keeps me grounded.
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