I'm thinking of dropping down to two days a week doing free weights.
I'm currently following the 5x5 routine (on and off) and I find I'm really tired when it comes to riding. Not sure if that will sort itself out over time or if three times a week is too much if I ride two or three times a week too?
I went too hard when the gyms opened up, expecting the same performance i had precovid. Ive since dropped back to 3 days a week simply to get back into the rythym.
Its as much mental health as it is physical for me so i usually push myself to exhuastion.
3 days is still way better then none and im feeling improvements. Once your body gets used to the excecise it will be easier.
Im no expert but i understand if you are tired and struggling your body is more in survival mode then 'get stronger' mode and it doesnt really benifit.
Diet plays a huge role, i eat a lot of lentils, beans, nuts etc to keep energy up, but i think thats a different thread. Last two weeks ive been having fresh fruit and muesli for lunch and i can notice the difference, specially when compared to my coupla potato cakes and a coke routine.