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Body Transformations
I'm a recreational skier who skis a few races each year (Birkie wave
1-2). I am noticing some body changes I can't explain, so I'd like some help to figure it out. In the last 2 months I've lost 12lbs (197 to 185). Most of what I've lost is fat, but I'm starting to notice some loss of muscle mass too, both in my legs and arms. The fat is fine to go, and I probably have too much muscle mass (especially in my legs), so I think loosing a little of both is fine. In any case, 197 lbs is too much weight to carry up those hills in the Birkie. My training this summer/fall is going well, I am slowly increasing the number of interval/intensity workouts and decreasing the number of long/slow workouts. One disturbing trend is that my rollerskiing workouts during this weight-loss cycle are getting slower and my average heart rate during them is getting higher. I don't seem to have much energy for them. My hope is that my body is tuning itself for endurance, whereas it has been tuned for strength/speed, and that the lack of energy is a short-term effect of the weight loss. But I don't know enough about exercise physiology to know for certain what is happening. I'm not sure if I'm on my way to a stellar XC ski season, or on my way to a crash and burn. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jon |
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See a doctor right away.
I assume that you haven't been on a strick diet, right? Rob B. --- Jon F wrote: I'm a recreational skier who skis a few races each year (Birkie wave 1-2). I am noticing some body changes I can't explain, so I'd like some help to figure it out. In the last 2 months I've lost 12lbs (197 to 185). Most of what I've lost is fat, but I'm starting to notice some loss of muscle mass too, both in my legs and arms. The fat is fine to go, and I probably have too much muscle mass (especially in my legs), so I think loosing a little of both is fine. In any case, 197 lbs is too much weight to carry up those hills in the Birkie. My training this summer/fall is going well, I am slowly increasing the number of interval/intensity workouts and decreasing the number of long/slow workouts. One disturbing trend is that my rollerskiing workouts during this weight-loss cycle are getting slower and my average heart rate during them is getting higher. I don't seem to have much energy for them. My hope is that my body is tuning itself for endurance, whereas it has been tuned for strength/speed, and that the lack of energy is a short-term effect of the weight loss. But I don't know enough about exercise physiology to know for certain what is happening. I'm not sure if I'm on my way to a stellar XC ski season, or on my way to a crash and burn. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jon ===== Rob Bradlee Java, C++, Perl, XML, OOAD, Linux, and Unix Training |
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Rob Bradlee wrote:
See a doctor right away. I assume that you haven't been on a strick diet, right? Rob B. --- Jon F wrote: Ditto Rob's advice. At a minimum, you are showing signs of overtraining and without medical evaluation, possibly significantly worse. SEE A DOCTOR NOW!!! Marsh I'm a recreational skier who skis a few races each year (Birkie wave 1-2). I am noticing some body changes I can't explain, so I'd like some help to figure it out. In the last 2 months I've lost 12lbs (197 to 185). Most of what I've lost is fat, but I'm starting to notice some loss of muscle mass too, both in my legs and arms. The fat is fine to go, and I probably have too much muscle mass (especially in my legs), so I think loosing a little of both is fine. In any case, 197 lbs is too much weight to carry up those hills in the Birkie. My training this summer/fall is going well, I am slowly increasing the number of interval/intensity workouts and decreasing the number of long/slow workouts. One disturbing trend is that my rollerskiing workouts during this weight-loss cycle are getting slower and my average heart rate during them is getting higher. I don't seem to have much energy for them. My hope is that my body is tuning itself for endurance, whereas it has been tuned for strength/speed, and that the lack of energy is a short-term effect of the weight loss. But I don't know enough about exercise physiology to know for certain what is happening. I'm not sure if I'm on my way to a stellar XC ski season, or on my way to a crash and burn. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jon ===== Rob Bradlee Java, C++, Perl, XML, OOAD, Linux, and Unix Training |
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You don't mention how old you are. The symptoms you mention sound
like classic overtraining: are you scheduling enough rest in your training? Also with periodization training, you need to schedule an low volume week to let your body rest and consolidate fitness. Young guns can go much longer between these low volume weeks than older athletes. It also gets a little dicey when you start doing more intensity in the workouts. Everyone is different, but I can do 3 breakthrough workouts (read high intensity) per week. I also need a complete rest day once a week and a low volume week once a month. I'm 40 and a wave 3 skier; your mileage will vary! chris ne iowa |
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Marsh Jones wrote in message news:B9Rjd.73028$R05.27386@attbi_s53...
Rob Bradlee wrote: See a doctor right away. I assume that you haven't been on a strick diet, right? Actually, the loss of weight sounds like he's on a diet, and since it's popular, the Atkins diet. When you drop fat, I believe about 1/4th of the weight loss is usually muscle...even on Atkins. If you're at a calorie deficit, it's very difficult to do intensity workouts, and I've found it's even difficult to do mid-level workouts. If you are dieting and worried about not having energy, eat a solid evening meal and breakfast, and then go do a workout. I bet you'll bounce back pretty quick. Also, if you're trying to do a diet and training, you may need to up your carbos to get a good balance. Jay Wenner |
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Sorry I didn't share more details. I'm 38, been training since I was
15. I have a more-or-less balanced, low junk food, high carbo diet. My appetite has been suppressed lately because of non-training related stress, so I have been eating a lot less office junk food (this accounts for most or all of the weight loss). I've been guilty of overtraining before, so I already suspected that. But I'm not convinced I need to see a doctor... yet. I feel good, my interval workouts have been consistently good. My rollerski this morning (after 2 days rest) was normal, I had lots of energy and my average heart rate was right where I expected it to be. I also took a look at my training log, and realized that my poor rollerski workouts were always a day after an interval workout. In retrospect, I probably should have taken those days off. Thanks for the input. I'll take it easy for a week and reevaluate. Jon Marsh Jones wrote in message news:B9Rjd.73028$R05.27386@attbi_s53... Rob Bradlee wrote: See a doctor right away. I assume that you haven't been on a strick diet, right? Rob B. --- Jon F wrote: Ditto Rob's advice. At a minimum, you are showing signs of overtraining and without medical evaluation, possibly significantly worse. SEE A DOCTOR NOW!!! |
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