Evil Dave Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Forgot to add, listen to your body!!! If the body says it needs rest, take a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlewisoe Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 After a month training I can say things are getting really heavy. I am in week 10 of my Stronglift 5x5 program, and to do this training just before karate class is not that easy. But I have to be honest to say that I'm not getting slower by doing weight training, I'm only getting much stronger, and I don't look like a pancake anymore. Also I can handle a lot more heavier punches to the stomach or upper body and even the solar plexus. The downside of the weight training before karate class, is that I do need the resting days in between. So I don't have that much time to do cardio/endurance workouts anymore. And that I notice in karate class. So now I'm stronger, I think I need to find a weightlifting program that also trains the endurance a bit, do you guys can help me out with that ? I found something that calls Calisthenics, maybe this is what I'm looking for ? Member of skif belgium Honbu Dojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 After a month training I can say things are getting really heavy. I am in week 10 of my Stronglift 5x5 program, and to do this training just before karate class is not that easy. But I have to be honest to say that I'm not getting slower by doing weight training, I'm only getting much stronger, and I don't look like a pancake anymore. Also I can handle a lot more heavier punches to the stomach or upper body and even the solar plexus. The downside of the weight training before karate class, is that I do need the resting days in between. So I don't have that much time to do cardio/endurance workouts anymore. And that I notice in karate class. So now I'm stronger, I think I need to find a weightlifting program that also trains the endurance a bit, do you guys can help me out with that ? I found something that calls Calisthenics, maybe this is what I'm looking for ?Congratulations on the progress! I also noticed a decline in my endurance when I started lifting--I think that is pretty normal. I recommend continuing with Stronglifts until you no longer increase your strength, and then look into a more advanced routine.For endurance, I'm afraid I am not one to recommend running--it's very hard on the body, and (at least for me) its endurance benefits don't really carry over into karate that well. If you can, I would say that swimming is a better option for endurance than running. Personally, though, I would recommend adding an intense bagwork session between lifting and karate training, or after karate training. What I typically do is Tabata-style bagwork, so I will throw hard and fast combinations on the bag for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and then repeat that as many times as I can. Every session, try to get in one more set of 20 seconds. If you have a partner, padwork can be done the same way and is even more intense because you can move around a lot more.Doing all of this, plus karate, in a single day is going to leave you exhausted that day and sore the next. Get lots of sleep and eat lots of clean food, and you will improve! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlewisoe Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks for the advice, Tabata looks very interesting ! never heard about it before. We will give it a try. Normally I go straight home after karate class to be with my girlfriend, so maybe I can do some tabata style exercises with her Member of skif belgium Honbu Dojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 After a month training I can say things are getting really heavy. I am in week 10 of my Stronglift 5x5 program, and to do this training just before karate class is not that easy. But I have to be honest to say that I'm not getting slower by doing weight training, I'm only getting much stronger, and I don't look like a pancake anymore. Also I can handle a lot more heavier punches to the stomach or upper body and even the solar plexus. The downside of the weight training before karate class, is that I do need the resting days in between. So I don't have that much time to do cardio/endurance workouts anymore. And that I notice in karate class. So now I'm stronger, I think I need to find a weightlifting program that also trains the endurance a bit, do you guys can help me out with that ? I found something that calls Calisthenics, maybe this is what I'm looking for ?Look into the Wendler 5/3/1 program. There is an ebook out there, or you can order it off Amazon, and from what I understand, its a very flexible workout plan that fits well with doing other activities. I also believe its got a plan for the linear progression, and then the more intermediate progression when linear isn't working for you any more. Look into it, and see what that does for you. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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