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Strength training, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, is as important to an individual's total health as is cardiovascular conditioning.
Sports Medicine / Training
Are you exhausted after every workout? Are you attacking every set like a madman? Do you believe in NO PAIN NO GAIN? Are you disappointed that you did not improve your times as much as you had hoped...
Sports Medicine / Training
This is a continuation of the discussion of heart rate monitoring, focused on using the target heart rates to determine your specific training level.
In my last article I stated that swimmers are...
Training
It has been estimated that more than half of one's success in sprint swimming is dependent upon upper body strength. At distances from 50 to 500 yards freestyle, the individual who has the greatest strength during the pull is able to overcome more of the drag created by his/her body.
Sports Medicine / Training
Coach Kevin Polansky describes how to gather your resting and maximum heart rates, and how to use them to figure various levels of target training heart rates.
Training
Every swimmer has a mental image of themselves when they swim. For many, their mental image swims like Matt Biondi or Summer Sanders. For others it may be more like Charlie Brown or Bart Simpson. The...
Training
Negative splitting. You hear about it every day at workout. Many of our workout sets are designed with negative splits involved. You know (or at least have been told that) negative splitting is important. But, do you really swim these sets the way they are intended to be swum?
The USMS website contains articles about sports medicine, health, and nutrition. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice on personal health matters. For personal medical advice, or if you are concerned about a medical condition or injury, see your healthcare provider for evaluation and care. The USMS website also contains articles about swim training and technique, including drills and workouts. All swimmers should be evaluated by a healthcare professional prior to beginning swim training. In addition, consult with a trained coach when introducing new technique or drills to your swim training program.
