2007-08-30 22:28:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Resistance training is the best way. Swimming is resistance excercise, so try something similar to the actual act itself.
Also, I used to do the 90 degree seat press, where you press your back against a wall, and keep your knees and legs at a ninety degree angle. It helps strengthen your legs, which help you with speed. Make sure to control your breathing while exercising, as it helps with swimming as well.
2007-08-30 22:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by still waiting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would be called "DryLand Exercises"
Fior cardio: bike, run, jog, jump rope. Running is probably the best, it will allow your leg muscles to increase, along with stamina. However, running and swimming stamina are pretty different. I can only run a mile or two without getting tired; but I can swim a six mile practice and then get tired. I'll be sore after either, though. XD I'm so out of shape right now.
You might also want to think about ab work and weight training. Do crunches, obletes, swivels, v-ups, reverse crunches, side to sides, sit ups, leg lifts, ect. Weight training, invest in free weights and do normal curl ups, ect(only three times a week though, like mon, wed, friday) Also, squats, lunges, ect are extremely good. Maybe think about getting a medicine ball to use with ab work and squats and such.
Resistance training is key. Get stretch cords, which you simply place around a pole(so you can put on a door knob) and do different exercises on them; you may be able to look these up, they're hard to explain online.
Pretty much, do cardio 4-5 times a week, resistance training 2-3 and alternate that with weight training. ab work do 4 times or week or so, focusing on lower upper and side abs.
2007-08-31 13:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Cor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a swimmer. I swim competitively on a swim team year round. And I only get about a month break in between seasons. When this summer season ended, our coach actually told us not to get into the water. He told us that we should be running every day. I didnt really like running but becasue i ran every day, i am getting very good at it. I started off with one mile every morning and now I'm at 5 miles a day. You can also lift weights and do crunches. Just to keep you in shape when you're not in the pool. Good luck.
2007-08-31 10:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do jogging in order to strengthen your stamina. Do a lot of sit-ups while asking someone to sit in your abs. This will help you increase your muscular capacity.
Swimming is also about breathing. Go to an open area with fresh air and try "inhaling and exhaling" on the following positions:
1. Laid
2. Squat
3. Sitting
4. and Lotus position.
2007-08-31 05:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by Nico forever soar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main thing you need to do is run. That will keep up your endurance. Also doing some weights and strength training to keep you strong in the water.
2007-08-31 22:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thre is a great book. He passed away and he was a national swimming champion and a great swimming coach.
Analyze your stroke mechanics.
2007-08-31 16:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to do some running sit ups press ups squat thrusts that kind of stuff
2007-08-31 05:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by bullet_2k4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a really big bath tub.
(I'm sorry - I couldn't resist it!)
2007-09-03 15:28:57 · answer #8 · answered by Athene1710 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋