If I continue or step-up my interval training will my times definitely improve?.I have been interval training for a little while now without noticing any significant improvement in my times.:confused:
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Here are some suggestions:
Find out EXACTLY how long it takes you to swim 2000M straight (swimming as fast as you can). Take your time and divide it by 20. That will be your base 100 time. For Aerobic sets add 10 seconds and that should be your interval. For sprint sets add 30-45 seconds. On an aerobic set your average 100 should be about the same time as your base time. Your spring time should be 8-10 seconds faster than the base time.
For clarification 'interval' is the length of time between starting each swim, while 'time' is how long it takes to perform the swim.
Remember, the purpse of interval training is not simply to get you to break up your swims. You are trying to vary your speeds, lengthen your workouts, and improve your technique.
All of this is an oversimplification, but should get you on the right track.
Here are some suggestions:
Find out EXACTLY how long it takes you to swim 2000M straight (swimming as fast as you can). Take your time and divide it by 20. That will be your base 100 time. For Aerobic sets add 10 seconds and that should be your interval. For sprint sets add 30-45 seconds. On an aerobic set your average 100 should be about the same time as your base time. Your spring time should be 8-10 seconds faster than the base time.
For clarification 'interval' is the length of time between starting each swim, while 'time' is how long it takes to perform the swim.
Remember, the purpse of interval training is not simply to get you to break up your swims. You are trying to vary your speeds, lengthen your workouts, and improve your technique.
All of this is an oversimplification, but should get you on the right track.
