Training ideas

[MDWreckdiver]

To start off, before I get into the training plan, I think it is best to touch on a nutrition plan. I think anyone that really wants to see results will need to combine both a solid training plan with a complimentary nutrition plan. That being said, I really “try” to eat pretty healthy. Please understand, I’m not a total health nut and I do indulge in something at least once a week as a treat to myself. I think it is important to do this otherwise this just may seem like a “diet”. I would like to think of it as a lifestyle change…kind of like the first time you went diving…pretty much changed things huh? I would try and approach training with the same enthusiasm.
I more or less try to stick to a fairly low carb diet. I pretty much avoid all fast foods like the plague. When training I stick to the 6 meal a day plan, meaning 3 larger meals and 3 snacks. I try to eat plenty of clean proteins (fish/chicken) with a combination of fresh vegetables and fruits. Portion control is key, as is, knowing your caloric intake required for your desired weight and specific training requirements. I have kind of made my own meal plan adapted from the Zone diet and different Triathlon training diets to meet my needs. I can go into more detail on my nutrition ideas and supplements later if anyone is interested.
With regards to training I have pretty much adopted a combination of Triathlon Training, Circuit Training, and P90x. I try to schedule a workout twice a day. Three days a week I take my lunch break time (1 hr) and either run 3 miles, bike 10 miles, or swim .5 mile. Six days a week I train for approximately 1.5 hours before dinner time. During the evenings I start off with a P90x routine for an hour. Afterwards, I opt for 30 minutes of circuit training or cardio. I usually take either Saturday or Sunday off depending on my schedule.
I have found the work outs in the P90x routine to be far more beneficial than just going to gym and lifting weights or jumping on a treadmill/elliptical machine. Don’t get me wrong I still like to hop on the elliptical a couple of times a week for that extra 30min in the evenings. I have just really had a good time with the P90x program and when combined with some other workouts it really worked for me.
I used this plan to compete in my first Tri (just a Sprint) two years ago and it got me through it. I also wanted you all to know that I am not a professional trainer nor am I nutritionist…this plan just works for me and I thought I’d share-perhaps it could work for you too.

 

[A load of pollock]

I must say that out of everything I have done in my life training wise, the best thing I have found for dive fitness is the punch bag, 3x3 min rounds 3 times a week as a warmup b4 I lift.
It has made the world of difference in the amount of air I use as well as lumbering up and down from the slip I dive from in my gear.

 

[asha]

I do a bootcamp style circuit-training class for 2 hours 3x/week, and pilates/vinyasa yoga for 1 hour 2-3x/week. Weekends are usually spent crewing on the boat, hauling tanks and getting divers in and out of the water. When it's not too dark, I ride my bike to and from the slip (about 4 miles round trip).

I find that with this regime I can eat more or less whatever I want and still get up the ladder in HP120 doubles just fine The secret for me, though, is the cross-training. If I don't do everything, my strength and flexibility suffer measurably.

 

[A load of pollock]

Cross training is key. I have been on both sides or the aerobic/ anaerobic spectrum so far in my life, once while purely powerlifting, once during a phaze{lasting 3 years} where I got sucked into the Ironman. To be honest, I was never happy at either end. Now at 38, I like to lift, bike, and a small bit of pilates . Once I added the bag work into the mix, I found myself using way less air than everyone else.
I dont run much anymore.