Most time effective cross training
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2014-03-29 7:22 AM |
Member 1004 | Subject: Most time effective cross training 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. |
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2014-03-29 7:40 AM in reply to: Guest |
Expert 2192 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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 in reply to: Guest |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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 in reply to: marcag |
Member 1004 | 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 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 in reply to: b2run |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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. |
2014-03-29 11:15 AM in reply to: 0 |
Member 73 Roch-cha-cha | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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. Edited by kristaae 2014-03-29 11:16 AM |
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2014-03-29 11:21 AM in reply to: b2run |
Member 73 Roch-cha-cha | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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. 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 in reply to: marcag |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | 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 in reply to: Guest |
265 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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 in reply to: Guest |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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?
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2014-03-29 5:25 PM in reply to: TriMyBest |
Veteran 495 Calgary | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training Cross country skiing. Because it's awesome. Although I guess this isn't a very useful suggestion coming at the end of March. |
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2014-03-29 8:29 PM in reply to: donw |
Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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 in reply to: marcag |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training 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 in reply to: ChrisM |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training Originally posted by ChrisM 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 in reply to: b2run |
57 | Subject: RE: Most time effective cross training Cold beer, it keeps me grounded. |
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