Comments on: The Minimalist: Train smarter and more efficiently to stay healthy longer http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/ Triathlon Swimming: Insight For Beginners to Advanced Triathlete Swimmers Mon, 21 May 2012 09:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: The Minimalist: Train smarter and more efficiently to stay healthy longer http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/comment-page-1/#comment-2021 The Minimalist: Train smarter and more efficiently to stay healthy longer Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:12:39 +0000 http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/#comment-2021 [...] Dubbed “The Minimalist” by my friends and fellow over-training athletes, the system I employ is remarkably simple. It is based on the idea that overall stress should be used as the measure of training, and that all training is causing stress on your body, even though it is composed of three different sports. In addition, it is important to consider the non-training stressors in your life like school, work, raising children, etc. Stress of all kinds—physical and psychological—should be considered when putting together a training package…readthe rest of the story [...] [...] Dubbed “The Minimalist” by my friends and fellow over-training athletes, the system I employ is remarkably simple. It is based on the idea that overall stress should be used as the measure of training, and that all training is causing stress on your body, even though it is composed of three different sports. In addition, it is important to consider the non-training stressors in your life like school, work, raising children, etc. Stress of all kinds—physical and psychological—should be considered when putting together a training package…readthe rest of the story [...]

]]> By: Ironman Training http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/comment-page-1/#comment-1802 Ironman Training Sat, 01 May 2010 00:08:40 +0000 http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/#comment-1802 I have been following a similiar type of training program for the Ironman this year. I work full time and have a family so "minimalist" training is about the only way I can go. Do you have any specific tips to help improve my swimming technique in a shorter period of time? I have been following a similiar type of training program for the Ironman this year. I work full time and have a family so “minimalist” training is about the only way I can go. Do you have any specific tips to help improve my swimming technique in a shorter period of time?

]]> By: triswimcoach http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 triswimcoach Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:32:47 +0000 http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/#comment-1311 Hi Jason, Sorry for the long delay, apparently I'm not getting notified of blog comments! I definitely tend to eat less on rest days, and that works well for me. But it would depend on how much training you are doing and what your goals are. One thing for sure, do not be afraid of eating fat! It will keep you full longer and is much healthier than tons of carbs (like many so-called experts will recommend). As far as recovery sessions go, your plan sounds like a good idea. For swimming, you may want to consider having one of your recovery sessions be just doing drills for 30 minutes or so. I hope this helps! Hi Jason,
Sorry for the long delay, apparently I’m not getting notified of blog comments! I definitely tend to eat less on rest days, and that works well for me. But it would depend on how much training you are doing and what your goals are. One thing for sure, do not be afraid of eating fat! It will keep you full longer and is much healthier than tons of carbs (like many so-called experts will recommend).

As far as recovery sessions go, your plan sounds like a good idea. For swimming, you may want to consider having one of your recovery sessions be just doing drills for 30 minutes or so.

I hope this helps!

]]> By: Jason http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/comment-page-1/#comment-1115 Jason Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:41:04 +0000 http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/the-minimalist-train-smarter-and-more-efficiently-to-stay-healthy-longer/#comment-1115 I was wondering about the caloric intake during recovery and off days, what should be the trade off in any? I have also written into my weekly plan a recovery session for each S/B/R. Is this beneficial or should I just add light session of any discipline following a hard day? Thanks I was wondering about the caloric intake during recovery and off days, what should be the trade off in any? I have also written into my weekly plan a recovery session for each S/B/R. Is this beneficial or should I just add light session of any discipline following a hard day?

Thanks

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