Subject: Strength training/Abs- too late for IMFL Hey all! I posted this is strength training but didn't get any replies so trying here. I have been following a pretty strict training plan for IMFL so cut out all of my lifting, toning, and ab workouts for the most part. Yes, I will still do abs for 10 minutes here and there to keep something, but not anything like before. I do feel like my back is a bit weaker than usual, and my legs hurt more toward the end of my long runs. The lifting has always kept me solid and strong. I realize the sheer volume of training could do all of the same things I am feeling as well.
Anyway, my kids will be back to school in 2 weeks and I will suddenly have about 2-3 extra hours of free time per day to workout. I am considering adding in just 1-2 short classes for strength training at the Y. Too much?? Too close to IMFL on November 1? Not necessary? I know many of you have said that strength training is NOT necessary, but I can tell I am not as strong as I'd like to be. Just not sure if I am taking too big of a risk for injury or
simply wasting precious time I could use on the bike or in the pool. I have always done Body Pump (Les Mills ) so wondering if I could even do 1 class per week to get back into the lifting, too. I could reduce the weight and do higher reps.
Thanks in advance!
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