I am considering getting some personal training sessions this spring but I'm not sure what sort of training would be most beneficial. I've been working on improving my core strength and I think that helped. My focus events are distance freestyle and backstroke but I would like to improve my short-axis strokes.
I have pretty good uppper body strength already and don't want to bulk up. I can tell that my left knee is weaker than my right and my breaststroke kick is imbalanced. Ideally I would like to improve my SDKs and power off starts and walls. And, of course, I'd like to look better in my bathing suit. :D
Recommendations?
I think the best reason for doing any conditioning outside the pool is to avoid injury and stabilize your core and joints; it may not improve performance, but if it keeps you from sitting out half a season with a shoulder or knee injury then it's worth it.
:agree: +1! And, may add "correct muscle imbalances" to your reason list? I went to a PT for the very reasons you stated. And, what I learned from my evaluation is that I have muscle imbalances that are probably the cause of my repetitive injuries.
I am already starting to see improvement, even though I have only been doing her prescribed exercises for less than a week. I can't wait to return on Thursday for my lower body evaluation, so I can get my breaststroke kick back up to speed (and strength)!
I think the best reason for doing any conditioning outside the pool is to avoid injury and stabilize your core and joints; it may not improve performance, but if it keeps you from sitting out half a season with a shoulder or knee injury then it's worth it.
:agree: +1! And, may add "correct muscle imbalances" to your reason list? I went to a PT for the very reasons you stated. And, what I learned from my evaluation is that I have muscle imbalances that are probably the cause of my repetitive injuries.
I am already starting to see improvement, even though I have only been doing her prescribed exercises for less than a week. I can't wait to return on Thursday for my lower body evaluation, so I can get my breaststroke kick back up to speed (and strength)!
