Ok, so, I met with my new friend, Brian, yesterday at Snap Fitness and we spent an hour together. He showed me how to use the various machines and suggested I come 3 days a week and use them. And then I would run on the other 3 days a week. One day at the gym working on chest and back, one day working on the legs, and the third day working on shoulders, biceps and triceps. So how does working on each muscle group only once a week help me? That's what I'm wondering. But I plan to try it that way for a couple weeks and see how it goes. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the gym. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday running. Not sure where I'll get the energy for all that but I'll give it a try. Also not sure I'll be ready for the Whistlestop but, again, I'll do the best I can as always. I never feel ready for the SD Half either but manage to get it done.
This morning I did run the Fitnatics 3 miles and it went better than expected. I was sure I would be walking some after the workout yesterday but I just kept running and got it done. Also did my 50 pushups and 50 situps when I got home.
I might try to get Monday's gym workout in tomrorow before we head to Brainerd for my day at the Speedway on Monday. Won't be going to a gym there on Monday I'm sure.
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How long is each day's session supposed to take? I agree, if you're only working the muscle once a week, I'm not sure that you'll see a lot of progress. I've been doing a mix of all muscle groups each time I go. And I'm not muscle bound by any means, but I sure have noticed a strength difference.
http://www.intense-workout.com/workout_frequency.html
This article basically says that if you're going to a muscle once a week, you need to do that muscle HARD.
Maybe Brian just doesn't want new clients overwhelmed right at first?
I'm excited for you though! I bet this will help a lot with your running and energy!
It's always the way that we feel under-prepared and then are able to do it! And, regardless, we'll have a really fun weekend.
Have fun Monday!
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