Weight training advice??

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » October 2, 2005 4:47 pm

Hiya! Once again this term in school I'm taking lap swimming (gotta fulfill those PE credits!!). I absolutely love it.....and notice that along with the aerobic bennies that there is obviously some resistance there too, especially in my arms.

I'd really like to incorporate some weight training into my workout schedule. Enough to gain strength and tone without becoming totally buffed out. I like definition without a lot of muscle mass. I am currently trying to lose weight as well......and I know that weight training can help boost my metabolism.

Other than the typical throw-back-your-beer workout (which is mostly why I need to lose weight in the first place

), I'm hoping that someone might be willing to throw some advice out here?? Thanx in advance!

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » October 2, 2005 5:58 pm

Couple of ? before I will give ya some advice
How many times are you going to work out
R u going to use free weights or machines
How much time do you have to work out
What areas do you want to approve

Usually 3 sets between 10-15 reps
at nice control lifting motion

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » October 2, 2005 6:19 pm

Capt.Flock wrote:Couple of ? before I will give ya some advice
How many times are you going to work out Swim/treadmill mon-fri. I was thinking weights 2-3 times a week?

R u going to use free weights or machines I have the opportunity to use both. I have a set of light free weights at home (5 & 8lbs) At the Y I have access to machines or free weights.

How much time do you have to work out I'm pretty flexible with time, Wed being my only really full day of classes.

What areas do you want to approve Everything! Really, I would like at first to do this to speed up weight loss and tone up. I would say that my arms, tummy and bum would be high on my list.

Usually 3 sets between 10-15 reps
at nice control lifting motion

Thank you for responding!

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 2, 2005 6:57 pm

Jen also look into some Tai-Chi it will keep you flexable and
it is VERY soothing to the soul

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » October 2, 2005 7:16 pm

ragtopW wrote:Jen also look into some Tai-Chi it will keep you flexable and
it is VERY soothing to the soul

Thanx darlin'!

I've also thought about yoga for my flexibility. I'm naturally flexible.....they used to call me Gumby way back in high school....

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » October 2, 2005 9:27 pm

You'll also notice some improvement if you wear the "swimmer's gloves". Its amazing how much resistence those add to the workout.

BTW, other companies make them. Just go to a local sports store.

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » October 3, 2005 12:37 am

land_shark3 wrote:You'll also notice some improvement if you wear the "swimmer's gloves". Its amazing how much resistence those add to the workout.

BTW, other companies make them. Just go to a local sports store.

Hey! I'll hafta look into those! I have also noticed that a lot of people use fins as well.......

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » October 3, 2005 7:51 am

island_hopper wrote:Hey! I'll hafta look into those! I have also noticed that a lot of people use fins as well.......

Fins will actually make the swimming easier. These gloves provide more resistance in your arms. You will swim faster, but you will certainly feel it in your arms the next day.