The goals of this phase are to: increase muscle mass, increase connective tissue strength, and to increase metabolism through muscle mass. Don't worry if you are scared of getting "huge". Yes, you may notice your muscles increasing in size, but they will be more toned, and if you are a female, you will not look "manly"! Please enjoy this plan, and enjoy your strength!
I was a NCAA Div. 1 swimmer at the University of Hawaii, turned half marathon runner and sprint and olympic length triathlete. I am a chiropractor based out of Rohnert Park, CA. I focus on strength training as well as swimming, and triathlons. I am also a Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach from Precision Nutrition and Barbell Rehab Method Certified. And I am in the process of being a certified coach with USA Traithlon.