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Re: Opinions on training frequency?

Posted By: James Campbell (68.165.147.46)
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, @ 11:52 a.m.

In Response To: Opinions on training frequency? (Jesse Henning)

Of course, each lifter is different, and each lifter's recovery rates would be different as well . . . "Overtraining" must be avoided to make any progress. . . .

So, I would recommend learning they symptoms of overtraining, (tired, sore, lack of enthusiasm, worsening of attitude, etc), and then train as much as you can without overtraining . . . If your workouts are going backward, if you are not enjoying your workouts, you are probably overtrained. . . . .

I'm a 60-year old Master, and I squat on Monday, DL on Thursday, and Bench on Saturday. . . That way, there is a full week after each lift before that lift is performed again, and the lifting days are themselves spread out. . .

Of course, RECOVERY is the key, so do not neglect your sleep, rest time, and nutrition . . . and maintain a stress-free lifestyle, as much as possible . . . . . Supplementation is quite important. . . .

But, as one lifter said: "I'm not overtrained, I'm just under-recovered!"

Hope this helps a little . . .

Jim

Messages In This Thread

• Opinions on training frequency?
  Jesse Henning (86.170.201.180) -- Sunday, March 28, 2010, @ 4:50 a.m.
  • Re: Opinions on training frequency?
    Drew Cobb (208.96.177.53) -- Monday, March 29, 2010, @ 4:13 p.m.
  • Re: Opinions on training frequency?
    James Campbell (68.165.147.46) -- Wednesday, March 31, 2010, @ 11:52 a.m.
    • Re: Opinions on training frequency?
      Drew Cobb (208.96.177.53) -- Wednesday, March 31, 2010, @ 4:11 p.m.