I wonder if anyone has read or seen a training plan that I could follow? Please recommend.
I am a strong swimmer but returning to swimming and exercise after a 12 - 18 month gap due to various reasons.
I am particularly interested in a book or magazine with a plan I could follow.
2007-01-14 05:08:10 · 10 answers · asked by madgreenbird 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
I might suggest as an overall plan, start with every other day swim. Swim on odd days, recover on even days/ do that for a few weeks, then go two days in a row, third day is recovery for 3 weeks, then go to 3 days in a row with 4th day off for 4 weeks.
As far as workouts you can go to the swimming world magazine and they have a database of workouts you can search which are specific to your ability, stroke, distance, etc.
Good job getting back into it!
2007-01-14 13:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Steve W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree with the suggestion of odd/even day training. If you want to become a really strong swimmer (and if you live by the coast) put on your wetsuit once a week and go for a swim in the sea on rough days. You have to be really, really careful though and know what you are doing to avoid being dragged out by currents! if you do this, ensure someone is there to watch you! The rewards from doing this is clear to see when you return to the pool! you will blow away any competition! anyway, best of luck! =)
2007-01-15 10:22:49 · answer #2 · answered by L666 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Remember that when swimming it better to set yourself things to do, not a target. It is all well and goodswimming 10k in a session, but anyone can swim slowly. Its better to set yourself what are called 'sets'. For example 2 sets of 4 lengths frontcrawl sprint with 20 second rest, or 5 sets of 2 lengths legs only then 1 length right arm one length left 2 lengths full stroke. Sprinting and sets are much better for the heart and getting you back into your stroke technique then slow swimming ever will be.
2007-01-15 11:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by LeeJay 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do a different amount of lengths each day. e.g
day 1- 50 lengths
day 2-75 lengths
day 3- 100 lengths
day 4-105 lengths
day 5-110 lengths
hope i helped!
2007-01-15 15:40:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends,are you a sprinter or do you race over 400m? this can alter your training. an example of a sprint set would be. 10x50m sprints with 30sec rest getting faster for each one,then maybe a kick set of 4x100m. this is only a small example. can help you more if you let me know your distance.
2007-01-14 18:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by wadey1980 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find a swimming pool
2007-01-15 16:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by sportsfan 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Jump in a pool with sharks in there, guaranteed you will get better at swimming
2007-01-15 17:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by Tony W 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
tie half a ton of lead to you that will keep you fit trying to get back to the top.....dont forget to hold ur breath or you might drown.
2007-01-15 21:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by davidfgriffiths843 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
as above
2007-01-15 11:59:50 · answer #9 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i dont know
2007-01-15 14:30:53 · answer #10 · answered by Rose 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋