Strengh training

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andysport1
andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok so I swim 2x a week hard, I bike approx. 120 miles a week hard, and I run 3-4 times generally 3-5 miles, I go to a circuits class maybe once every 3 weeks, I know I need to add strength training and core improvement work but it bores me, so I have just started during advert breaks, things like the plank, press ups, squats, lunges etc only a couple of minutes at a time but maybe add up to 30 mins in an evening.
Will this help or am I wasting my time ?

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  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    nosajjao wrote: »
    You should give up now, it'll never work.
    Thanks for that, an explanation would be helpful, maybe with even a suggestion.


  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,321 Member
    Help with what? Are they just body weight exercises? What are you trying to accomplish?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    edited May 2016
    There are lots of ways to strength train. Maybe try TRX/suspension training. It's fun, effective, and offers lots of variety. You can hang a strap at home, but I'd suggest some professional training on it first to make sure of proper body mechanics.
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    Help with what? Are they just body weight exercises? What are you trying to accomplish?
    I'm trying to improve my strength & core specific towards Triathlon training.

  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
    Check out Your Are Your Gym. Lots of bodyweight stuff, many of which you can do outdoors. Best of both worlds.
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    Villae81 wrote: »
    andysport1 wrote: »
    Ok so I swim 2x a week hard, I bike approx. 120 miles a week hard, and I run 3-4 times generally 3-5 miles, I go to a circuits class maybe once every 3 weeks, I know I need to add strength training and core improvement work but it bores me, so I have just started during advert breaks, things like the plank, press ups, squats, lunges etc only a couple of minutes at a time but maybe add up to 30 mins in an evening.
    Will this help or am I wasting my time ?

    I'fvyou're doing all that stuff why do you need strength training? It's obvious you have endurance

    Because, apparently non specific strength training will improve injury prevention, and core improvement helps with all 3 sports

  • TylerShewbatski
    TylerShewbatski Posts: 265 Member
    Like to increase your strength? That wont work, You have to lift more than just bodyweight to gain strength lol There are many workout programmes built to just do that in weight room
  • Merrysix
    Merrysix Posts: 336 Member
    Cross fit is a lot of fun, and if you pick the right group, tons of good instruction on proper form for weightlifting, planks, pull ups, push ups so you don't injure yourself. I find it is great to mix up with biking, swimming and running. A lot of cross fit is high intensity interval training with core work and weights so it really increases endurance.
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    Like to increase your strength? That wont work, You have to lift more than just bodyweight to gain strength lol There are many workout programmes built to just do that in weight room
    we have classes that use a few weights, I wouldn't have a clue using weights by myself.
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    Why not join crossfit? From what I read their exercises are base around real life situation stuff and those guys are not weak either I'd like to join one myself [/quote]
    We have something similar, I just find the thought of turning up not good, just fancied doing a bit at home as and when.
  • wilsoncl6
    wilsoncl6 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Well, you have to build your program to fit your goals. If you're looking for increased strength, you have to lift increasingly heavier weights. Body weight routines are not going to do that for you. It will increase muscle endurance but strength gains won't really happen. That is why crossfit works in building explosive strength and endurance. If you want strength gains, you're either going to have to venture into a gym's weight room or purchase weights and supportive equipment for your home. A good gym will have personal trainers that you can get information from or you can just find a strength training program on line that works for you.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    Like to increase your strength? That wont work, You have to lift more than just bodyweight to gain strength lol There are many workout programmes built to just do that in weight room

    you dont have to lift more than your body weight to gain strength, you just need to lift progressively. whether or not you can lift your bodyweight is irrelevant.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Bodyweight movements are a legitimate way of building strength, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. However, you will need to keep increasing the difficulty of the movement by reducing your leverage. For many, that's not as easy as just throwing on more plates. Find what you like, whether its the bar or bodyweight. Another resource for programming to combine strength with tri training is the book the hybrid athlete by Alex Viada. You will need access to barbells if you follow his plans.
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