Which athletes train most ?

Golfers - 60 hr weeks

Wondering ... wrote:

I am wondering about the average volume per week (in h) of elite athletes across several sports.

According to my research from (scientific) texts or videos I've found the following numbers:

- distance runners: 15-20 h with 12-15 h running plus weights/plyos or other stuff

- xc skiers: 20-25 h according to an article I can't find right now, which is surprisingly low imo

- cyclists: 25-30 h with peak weeks up to 1000k /week

- swimmers: 25-30 h

Michael phelps reported 30h per week with a swimming volume up to 100k

- triathletes: 35-40 h

Jan Frodeno reported an average of close to 40 hours with an all time high of 49 ! hours (28,5k swim, 680k bike, 165k run + few hours weights)

But he is fairly known for slight exaggerations concerning volume.

So, do you guys have numbers, maybe even from non-endurance sports ? Would be really interested in some specific information

I think OP said "athletes".

These video game guys play for like 100 hrs straight so I would say them

For endurance sports, probably triathletes, your analysis is right

For skill sports there are probably basketball/soccer academies that play 8 hours a day. But it's not always intense "training."

POD

ToMMoT wrote:

I think OP said "athletes".

Google gives D1 Football a 45 hour per week average, probably closer to about 3 or 4 hours only counting time in a play or working out

When training in Spain Lance reportedly would put 6 or more hours a day on the bike. Not sure how many hours is blood swaps took.

CrossFit athletes.

No scrawny runner can possibly handle Rich Froning's training.

likely answer... wrote:

For endurance sports, probably triathletes, your analysis is right

For skill sports there are probably basketball/soccer academies that play 8 hours a day. But it's not always intense "training."

Soccer requires more endurance than anything people on this board do.

I wouldn't categorically say tri guys. I do know that many folks training for ironman tend to practically live on a bike or trainer.

XC skiers do a lot.

Swimmers start high volume training at a far earlier age than runners or triathletes.

Probably cyclists

The throwers on my team out work everyone.

Any further information for olympic sports in general?

What about rowing as another endurance sport or team sports like badminton, volleyball, basketball etc. ?

Wondering ... wrote:

I am wondering about the average volume per week (in h) of elite athletes across several sports.

According to my research from (scientific) texts or videos I've found the following numbers:

- distance runners: 15-20 h with 12-15 h running plus weights/plyos or other stuff

- xc skiers: 20-25 h according to an article I can't find right now, which is surprisingly low imo

- cyclists: 25-30 h with peak weeks up to 1000k /week

- swimmers: 25-30 h

Michael phelps reported 30h per week with a swimming volume up to 100k

- triathletes: 35-40 h

Jan Frodeno reported an average of close to 40 hours with an all time high of 49 ! hours (28,5k swim, 680k bike, 165k run + few hours weights)

But he is fairly known for slight exaggerations concerning volume.

So, do you guys have numbers, maybe even from non-endurance sports ? Would be really interested in some specific information

15 hours of running would probably be something like 150 miles for a top runner.

Wondering ... wrote:

Any further information for olympic sports in general?

What about rowing as another endurance sport or team sports like badminton, volleyball, basketball etc. ?

How about "from 4:30 p.m. to midnight with only one 15-minute break" every day?

How can swimmers stand it? The pool looks the same, but they do lap after lap. What's the longest olympic swim distance (other than open water)? The mile? That's got to be rough.

Xfit_Idiot_the_Fake_One wrote:

CrossFit athletes.

No scrawny runner can possibly handle Rich Froning's training.

Ha ha ha ha still pushing your pansy little X-Fit? Ain't but NUTHIN on the GRID LEAGUE

So what ? I wrote 12-15 so by your logic 120-150 mpw, which is not that unusual for elite distance runners

The obvious answer remains : Paula Radcliffe!

She trained longer and harder than most to run a 2:15 marathon! It's well known fact! Plus she was the cleanest runner ever! Only eating ostricht meat and drinking water!