MB Archer Training Plan

[ASW1973]

articles on practice and control in this months bow magazine may be of interest to you

[pwiles1968]

I have only been shooting for 2 years all of which are with compound, making MB early last year, with a little extra work I am hoping to retain MB this year, Due to having a young family I can not shoot nearly as much as I would like, in winter due to venues I am limited to shooting twice a week plus about 1 comp a month, during the rest of the year I try and shoot 2-3 times a week (Wed Evening, Friday Afternoon, Sat Afternoon), and last year did 1 to 2 competitions (Fitas and Yorks) a month, I don’t have time to work in the Gym but am fairly lucky, although I am short I am fairly well strong due to a wasted youth body building (not that you can tell now). Diet also poor meat Grain Alcohol. I managed a Few hours of coaching with Tony at a shop which has helped iron out a few small issues.

So While I admit my performance could be improved with some extra exercise, I feel time spent shooting to get shot consistency is possibly the most important aspect to my performance, I am looking at splashing out on a Target and net for the garage in order to be able to get more shooting time in.

[bkupris]

Excellent, I'll have a look. thanks ASW

[andrew.paterson]

Originally Posted by pwiles1968

Due to having a young family I can not shoot nearly as much as I would like

One of my reasons for suggesting walking and swimming as supplementary exercising is that this can normally involve the rest of the family, so you get the benefits of at least some additional exercise, especially when the weather is bad.

Going for a walk with a baby in a buggy, or giving a young child a piggy-back when they get tired will certainly give you a good core workout, and improve CV fitness. Loads of stuff can be done in the pool that doesn't just have to be lengths, especially if you are lucky enough to live near a wave pool. Plus taking the rest of the family out on these treats means they are less likely to moan when you are out shooting 'yet again'.

These non-structured exercises are nearly as good, and some would argue better, for getting overall mental and physical well-being into decent shape. Less stress as you have taking the family \ other half out for quality time together. Improved overall generall fitness, so you can then spend concentrated efforts on archery specific stuff.

[bkupris]

Yeah fitness must have a role to play in the bigger picture, especially when we loose our youth Seems though that some do not take much notice of it and still manage MB or am I wrong?

[bkupris]

There is a term bandied about called being "archery fit". My assumption is that if somebody can physically shoot their first shot as good as their last then they have cracked it no matter what bow they are shooting.

My understanding is that it's about identifying an archers strengths and areas needing improvement may it be strength, technique, the mental side of things etc. FWICT these training plans include time spent in all these areas but are modified to address areas of most need. Then they also have an element of loading up the fitness training in the early months (if required) before the outdoor competition season starts. Am I making any sense?

[moo-mop]

Originally Posted by Deadeye Doc

Whilst I was looking for training schedules, both for coaching and participants, I happened to come across a large Excel file produced by FITA and aimed at two specific international events, both of which were back in 2003.

What is there now is only a tiny tiny fraction of this plan - one excel spreadsheet and one PDF. This was split up into about 20-40 or so weekly plans of several pages each and was incredibly useful stuff full of exercises, some of course better than others. Even if you couldn't get anywhere near the speed of shooting that was recommended at an average practice session.

I have copies if anyone wants them pm me - it's a very large file.

[bkupris]

Brilliant, thanks moo-mop

[Erika]

Originally Posted by bkupris

This is a serious question regarding training plans. I am trying to get a handle on the level of commitment in time spent shooting/exercising/mental preparation etc in order to reach MB. For those of you that may have achieved this recently or are maintaining it what was your commitment (training plan) for a 12 month period from November to September?

Thanks

Brian

In all honesty, cross training and dieting and mental game etc are all great things to incorporate.... but the achievement of MB requires nothing more than adequate basic technique and shooting arrows. If you don't achieve MB shooting your current amount, spending time on all of those other activities is probably taking away from much needed practice.

[bkupris]

Thanks for that, Erika