Supertraining

Susan,

Congrats with your recent successes.

As others have told you, rest intervals are important. And in light of 
your recent victories, you and your coach are on to something. Don't 
be impressed by the advice you get from "veterans" in the gym. Most of 
them are following the herde anyway.

On the other hand. A set is probably over in under a minute and then 
you rest for two and a half minutes. Doesn't make for a very dense 
workout does it? You're active for nearly 30% of the time.

You can increase the density by antagonistic pairing.

An example: you do one set for biceps, rest for a minute, do one set 
for triceps, rest another minute and start all over again. Assuming 
the sets take a minute, you're active for 50% of the time, while 
giving the muscles 3 minutes to recuperate. How does that sound?

Makes for shorter workouts or more sets per workout.

Regards,
Johan Bastiaansen
Deurne, Belgium


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> My name is Susan, I'm 43 years old, and this week is my 12th week in 
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> Ever. I'm a marathon kayaker and in order to get ready for races 
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> Susan Williams 
> Just west of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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