What should I do about throwing and aerobic training?
Moderator: George Payan
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Jimmy
What should I do about throwing and aerobic training?
I am a thrower who P.R.'d 4 out of 5 times this year. I am a hard worker and always one of the last people to leave practice every day. I don't want to sacrifice any of my throwing time in practice, but I really want to try some distance running. My throwing workout already takes up the whole practice, and I am afraid the distance running might throw off my anaerobic strength or hurt the explosiveness I am trying to get. Is there anything you can recommend?
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George Payan
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Strength Training Concurrent With Aerobic Training
With regard to speed or velocity of muscle contraction, one study found that you could combine the two types of work together and realize positive results, but not at high speeds of contractions (like throwing). This is important if you are a speed-power athlete, as your combined training program will hinder your ability to be explosive.
One other study is the gains and maintenance you would expect if you did five weeks of strength training followed by five weeks of endurance training and vice versa. One group looked at this using high velocity contractions and low velocity contractions. It was concluded that no matter which training velocity you are using, you would achieve better results if you do your initial strength work first followed by endurance training. It appears that strength increases are more readily maintained in this sequence.
Simultaneous training appears to compromise strength improvement only when both modes of training engage the same muscle group. If you want to run, I recommend you finish practice first and then try some distance running.
Coach Payan
www.CoachesEducation.com
One other study is the gains and maintenance you would expect if you did five weeks of strength training followed by five weeks of endurance training and vice versa. One group looked at this using high velocity contractions and low velocity contractions. It was concluded that no matter which training velocity you are using, you would achieve better results if you do your initial strength work first followed by endurance training. It appears that strength increases are more readily maintained in this sequence.
Simultaneous training appears to compromise strength improvement only when both modes of training engage the same muscle group. If you want to run, I recommend you finish practice first and then try some distance running.
Coach Payan
www.CoachesEducation.com