Training - Putting it altogether

[TJB]

If anyone here is focussed on a particular martial art, you know all the hard work that has to be put in:

Strength training, Anaerobic cardio, Explosiveness, Plyometrics, Stretching, Conditioning

And that's before you've even practiced your martial art.

I have read tons of information on the Internet, I have bought books from Amazon yet i am still to find a source that will help me wrap it all up.

While I train with freeweights 3 times a week, and do sprints, bagwork for cardio... I do not know if i'm doing too much, or could even do more.

I asked this on the strength forum and it was recommended that i come here. yes i have read the FAQ's.

I'm unsure on how much I can hit a heavy bag, and perform sprints and plyometrics in addition to a strength routine.

I'm 23, 12 stone and train for taekwondo. I'm looking for cardio, strength and explosiveness.

i've read the training logs and searched through this site, but can't find any good examples of training routines... does anyone have any idea or any information/articles that can help? Does anyone know any good books? etc

Thanks for any help.

[Gov]

I can't say what's best for you in terms of mixing it all up, but how many times you train is a bit easier: if you're continually sore or unmotivated you've trained too hard. If you're still feeling motivated and fresh then it's probably about right.

A lot of serious trainers will have two sessions per day - one strength/cardio session and one technique training session - for up to 6 times per week. Personally I found this too taxing for me mentally, and I pretty quickly lost motivation before cutting back to about 6-8 sessions per week. You may find the opposite and love working that hard.

[Lopyswine]

Originally Posted by TJB

If anyone here is focussed on a particular martial art, you know all the hard work that has to be put in:

Strength training, Anaerobic cardio, Explosiveness, Plyometrics, Stretching, Conditioning

And that's before you've even practiced your martial art.

I have read tons of information on the Internet, I have bought books from Amazon yet i am still to find a source that will help me wrap it all up.

While I train with freeweights 3 times a week, and do sprints, bagwork for cardio... I do not know if i'm doing too much, or could even do more.

I asked this on the strength forum and it was recommended that i come here. yes i have read the FAQ's.

I'm unsure on how much I can hit a heavy bag, and perform sprints and plyometrics in addition to a strength routine.

I'm 23, 12 stone and train for taekwondo. I'm looking for cardio, strength and explosiveness.

i've read the training logs and searched through this site, but can't find any good examples of training routines... does anyone have any idea or any information/articles that can help? Does anyone know any good books? etc

Thanks for any help.

??? You need to work on your communication skills.

If you are looking for a routine that will incorporate a variety of things for cardio and weight training, then look into:

Infinite Intensity by Ross Enamait.

[Centaur]

Originally Posted by Lopyswine

??? You need to work on your communication skills.

If you are looking for a routine that will incorporate a variety of things for cardio and weight training, then look into:

Infinite Intensity by Ross Enamait.

That is the answer.

www.rosstraining.com

[Jubacat]

Originally Posted by Lopyswine

??? You need to work on your communication skills.

If you are looking for a routine that will incorporate a variety of things for cardio and weight training, then look into:

Infinite Intensity by Ross Enamait.

In other words, check out rosstraining.com.

[Jubacat]

Originally Posted by Dan Slobodin

That is the answer.

www.rosstraining.com

You beat me to it.

[TJB]

Originally Posted by Lopyswine

??? You need to work on your communication skills.

If you are looking for a routine that will incorporate a variety of things for cardio and weight training, then look into:

Infinite Intensity by Ross Enamait.

Originally Posted by Dan Slobodin

That is the answer.

www.rosstraining.com

Originally Posted by Jubacat

In other words, check out rosstraining.com

You people, are hero's. True hero's.

[Dan's Knuckles]

You know what, I'm going to suggest a book that isn't by Ross Enamit. The book that will tell you how to put together technical training, strength and power and conditioning is the NSCA's Fundamentals of Strength Training and Conditioning. It is a long text book, but it explains the science behind making it all work including periodization, lifting for power, hypertrophy, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, what order to perform each type of training in to maximize the benefits you gain. It's a solid book and if you truly want to understand how to develop a rock solid training program this is the book to check out.
And yes, it is a text book.

[Centaur]

Originally Posted by Dan's Knuckles

You know what, I'm going to suggest a book that isn't by Ross Enamit. The book that will tell you how to put together technical training, strength and power and conditioning is the NSCA's Fundamentals of Strength Training and Conditioning. It is a long text book, but it explains the science behind making it all work including periodization, lifting for power, hypertrophy, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, what order to perform each type of training in to maximize the benefits you gain. It's a solid book and if you truly want to understand how to develop a rock solid training program this is the book to check out.
And yes, it is a text book.

And it's only $20 US?? Wow, I was thing it would be in the hundreds...

http://www.exrx.net/Store/HL/NSCAStr...tioningHS.html

*adds to list of books*

[Jubacat]

Originally Posted by Dan Slobodin

And it's only $20 US?? Wow, I was thing it would be in the hundreds...

http://www.exrx.net/Store/HL/NSCAStr...tioningHS.html

*adds to list of books*

Thanks for the link.