Developing a training routine
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Sandman posted 1 year ago.
Nick,
Are you interested in tris just to supplement your weight training program? To get you cut....?
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nick shep posted 1 year ago.
Sandman;69594 wrote:
Nick,
Are you interested in tris just to supplement your weight training program? To get you cut....?
Not necessarily, though I may have made it sound like that. I'm 6ft tall and currently weigh in at just under 165 lbs, so I'm not exactly in need of losing weight. Shedding a few % points of body fat would be nice, though.
Ideally I'd like to come up with a program similar to this, but would progressively get more intense and prepare me for a tri. As I stated in my intro thread, I still have a lot of research to do before I make the commitment and purchase the necessary equipment to compete. But I'm definitely intrigued about the idea of competing. I'm also hoping that training with a specific goal/competition date will help to keep me motivated.
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durhamj11 posted 1 year ago.
I have not yet personally used this site but I have a friend that trained for and IM and he used it. He said it was wonderful and worth it. All you do is answer a few questions and within a few days he writes a training plan for you. Also, when my friend had questions, he just e-mailed him and got a very speedy response. I am thinking about using it myself...
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fitnessman03 posted 1 year ago.
http://www.alltriathlon.com/at2002/t...programs.shtml
To be honest, this is a weak strength program for triathletes. I am a strength and conditioning coach and one of my areas of expertise are endurance sports. You need to be doing very specific strength training to supplement your triathlon training. There is no need to split up your body parts the way the above program does. I haven't come up with an online program yet, but if you go to tri-ihp.com, Gary Lavin has a very good online training program. He can assist you and set up a program that works for you. You will see and start to realize that triathlon strength training has very specific needs to help you become a better triathlete.
Check it out!
Justin Levine
www.justintrain.com
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durhamj11 posted 1 year ago.
OK, like i said.. i was not sure. I just know somebody that had used it and he said that it worked for him. But I am sure you would know better! :)
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nick shep posted 1 year ago.
Well, I took the first step today. I canceled my membership at Gold's Gym. I'm now on the hunt for a gym with a pool. A local community college offers gym memberships with access to their Olympic size swimming pool.
By the way, thanks for the responses. I am going to look into the site mentioned above.
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nick shep posted 1 year ago.
Update: Took the second and third step.
Second - Found a new gym with a pool. Went with the local community college fitness center. The equipment isn't as nice as Gold's, but it has an Olympic size pool.
Third - I bought a bike! Fuji Roubaix.
I'll post pics tomorrow or this weekend. I bought a pretty good amount of accessories to go with it too. Helmet (obviously), shoes, clip pedals, Co2 inflater thingy, insulated bottle w/ mount... I can't wait to ride!
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
Congrats on the bike! I find that colleges and the related facilities are often perfect for training. :)
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RV posted 1 year ago.
nick shep;72437 wrote:
Update: Took the second and third step.Second - Found a new gym with a pool. Went with the local community college fitness center. The equipment isn't as nice as Gold's, but it has an Olympic size pool.
Third - I bought a bike! Fuji Roubaix.
I'll post pics tomorrow or this weekend... I can't wait to ride!
Great nothing holding you back now!
Will look for the pics!
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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homey posted 1 year ago.
Neat you got a Fuji. I have the Aloha and it's been a great workhouse. I've had it for 3 yrs now and never regret it. 650 wheels are about the only challenge I find... not that bad though. I'd suggest you get a new chain at the start of each season if you do enough riding. Other than that hit the hills!!! :D
PS Pool way more important than fancy equipment... don't wanna carry too much bulk along do ya?
Hi all,
I mentioned in my introduction thread that I was interested in developing a modified weight/triathlon training routine. Just out of curiosity, are there any online consultants/trainers who can help me develop a routine (for a price of course). If so, how much does it typically cost for their help and guidance and are there any particular trainers/consultants that you recommend? I've reviewed some of the training programs here at Tri Fuel and Beginner Triathlete, but they seem to be lacking the weight training portion that I'm looking for.
Thanks in advance.