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Originally Posted by Discoste
Question directed to the dedicated lifters and/or weekend warrior types.
Just curious how you integrate these strength programs (eg lift 3 days a week) into your evening sports (eg hockey or soccer 2 nights a week)??
I find it a difficult balance whether to rest or having lifts suffer because I know have a game the next night or I am lifting the day after a game.
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It depends on where you are in terms of fitness but I strength train 6 days a week (including heavy squats, deadlifts), do a lot of aerobic training (including high intensity / power stuff) and can play soccer / hockey regularly without a huge impact. Nutrition and sleep are a huge part of this.
If I have a bunch of games in a row then it'll start to show, but I generally just push through the workouts making sure the form sticks so I don't get hurt.