Weight training

[Fish]

Would I benefit from weight training? I have never done it before. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 175 pounds. I'm not skinny, nor overweight. I train twice a week at karate (3 and half hrs in total), run twice a week and swim once a week.

Would a weights routine be a good idea? If so, what sort of training and how often?

Any advice gratefully received.

[Orion]

It can never hurt (unless you drop them) to add some kind of weight training. As long as you don't go stupid. Ask your sensei what kind of training would benifit you.

[bushido_man96]

Weight training is great, and can be very beneficial. I would recommend talking to a certified personal trainer about what you do, what you want to be able to do, and then they can help you get something set up to meet your specific training goals.

[cross]

Weight training is great, and can be very beneficial. I would recommend talking to a certified personal trainer about what you do, what you want to be able to do, and then they can help you get something set up to meet your specific training goals.

Agreed. Weights are an excillent thing to add to your training, and like bushido man mentioned, talk to a personal trainer first so you can plan your routine and learn the correct way to perform each movement.

[baronbvp]

I am 5'11", 175 and relatively slender. I lift weights and have for years. You will benefit, no two ways about it. Just make sure you warm up, stretch well, and stretch again after you lift. It's easy to tighten up with heavy lifting if you don't.

Oh, and drink LOTS of water.

[AceKing]

lifting weights made me faster and stronger so there is a plus