I guess what I’m saying is that I can’t improve my swimming times by going once a week. Maybe if I wanted to improve my running times (something I’ve never done before) once a week would be sufficient.
Ya, the 30 minutes a week scheme in Body By Science only makes sense if you’re doing their proposed exercises. Specifically, adjust the weights so you reach failure with one set of 90 seconds of time under load. With running or swimming, you can’t turn up the intensity enough to reach failure in 90 seconds.
I’m sure there’s a plateau, but I haven’t reached it yet. I’m gaining more slowly now after doing it for 5 months. I was having plateau (and injury) issues with a different weightlifting regimen at the beginning of those five months. The 90 second sets are great for reducing injury—with that much time per set, the weight is relatively light and the joints are happy.
Ya, the 30 minutes a week scheme in Body By Science only makes sense if you’re doing their proposed exercises. Specifically, adjust the weights so you reach failure with one set of 90 seconds of time under load. With running or swimming, you can’t turn up the intensity enough to reach failure in 90 seconds.
I’m sure there’s a plateau, but I haven’t reached it yet. I’m gaining more slowly now after doing it for 5 months. I was having plateau (and injury) issues with a different weightlifting regimen at the beginning of those five months. The 90 second sets are great for reducing injury—with that much time per set, the weight is relatively light and the joints are happy.