I have been swimming relatively the same times for a few months now, and though I have been swimming MORE and added weights, I can't seem to improve. Any suggestions on a way to break through this plateau?
It's hard to answer your question withouut information as to your abilities. Your plateau might be my goal time.
Anyway, when I have felt I am no longer improving I try to isolate those things I know are weak. If I don't know those items off the top of my head, my teammates are a quality source of information on my faults. Then, I work hard on those aspects. Lately, I have noticed my streamline and breakout are horrible, at best. Improving those have improved my times.
As I understand it there are a myriad of factors on how you improve, both physical and emotional. All those things can dramatically impact how you swim. You never know, maybe eating a banana on the way to the pool is all you need.
Good luck. Let me know if you find the secret cure.
It's hard to answer your question withouut information as to your abilities. Your plateau might be my goal time.
Anyway, when I have felt I am no longer improving I try to isolate those things I know are weak. If I don't know those items off the top of my head, my teammates are a quality source of information on my faults. Then, I work hard on those aspects. Lately, I have noticed my streamline and breakout are horrible, at best. Improving those have improved my times.
As I understand it there are a myriad of factors on how you improve, both physical and emotional. All those things can dramatically impact how you swim. You never know, maybe eating a banana on the way to the pool is all you need.
Good luck. Let me know if you find the secret cure.
