Quote:Hi wookie
you don't need to run out and grab a heart rate monitor, was mentioning it as I know many Triathletes would use them.
So, if you had one, we could personalise things more for you over time.
Try to do the 4k and then we have a marker to start from.
Yes sir!
Quote:All the niggles you mention, seem to be related. What are your stomach muscles like currently, as well as your posture (how you stand - slouch or not etc)?
Er... ummm... I'm probably the only person in as good as shape as I am without a six pack
I really need to work on my abs. That's part of the back physio stuff I need to commit too. Posture is probably okay, but not when I sit, and I sit at a desk all day. Shoulders slouch a bit, they've come out quite a few times (from the days of when I was a real hockey player lol). I'm working on it all though. Or plan too... Actually this is what inspired the yoga. twice a week, 90mins, its pretty intense too. I can't handle it if it's not very intense, I get too bored Quote:I take it you single? Because your putting on weight can be directly related to what you eat or maybe not?
Yeah, but I eat better than I would if I had a gf. I'd be hard pressed to find a gf that would tolerate how anal I am about what I eat
I just think I was doing so much cardio in the summer I didn't do as much weights or couldn't put on muscle. As soon as I scrapped the swimming/cycling and only ran I found that the only other thing I could do was lift.Quote:Swimming training is normally many grinding hours in the pool and due to it being non weight bearing it is helpful, however if you have poor technique and roll while swimming it can affect a number of areas which may become tighter from running or cycling.
Yeah, I actually miss swimming. I went last night and felt great after I got out of the pool. Groin/hip flexor felt great, back was loose, etc. I think I'm a decent swimmer, my friend who raced on the national team said I have a good stroke. Although she wants me to roll more?
Quote:As for cycling and spinning .. proper spinning relates to revolutions per minute and if in the wrong gear can lead to 'crunching' and this works the leg muscles which contributes to further fatigue and is not supplementary.
That's really interesting. I would love if I could make it a more aerobic exercise and have fresh legs after. Because honestly, that just means I could do more.
Quote:Cycling is all about how you sit in the saddle and what you do when you pedal, it is the most important aspect about the bike. If cycle training is used correctly it can help via recovery, as it is also non weight bearing but the problem is if one is actually 'spinning' correctly and it equates to a purely aerobic session - heart and lungs?
Hmmm... I'll call the place about a proper bike fit. See what they charge (edit: bike fit $150.00). Maybe they're dead in the off season and I can get a deal. Not sure how I could apply that to a spin class. As well, spin classes seem to be taught by instructors who have taken a course and are designed for the masses. So I think they're working you to work your legs as well. I should maybe find a class that's geared towards spinning more than... well, whatever it is they're doing.
Quote:I would highly recommend that your leg discrepancy is checked and to see if your body's alignment is not out or else you will continue to suffer with niggles and injuries.
Leg discrepancy? Like if one is longer? I don't think one is, I mean... all these problems seem to be related - and stemmed from a bad groin pull. I think/hope. Who checks leg discrepancy/alignment? Please don't say a chiro
Quote:Hope this is not too much detail
Good luck with trial
TheEd
I love detail! Thanks!
I'll do the time trial on Wednesday.