First I just would like to thank everybody that responds to the few posts I have put out. They usually are seeking advice as this one is. Can anyone tell me a good way to increase my speed in back and free. I returned to swimming after a 17 year layoff since high school. I've been working out since the beginning of December and have been to 5 meets. My 100 free is 56.5, 50 free 25.8, 100 back 1.07 and 200 free 2.05. I can't seem to get that initial burst in the first 50 yds of the event. In high school I did 22's in the 50 and 49's in the 100 but now am struggling to get 25's. Is it due to age ( I hope not I'm 36)? I do on the average 3000 yds 4 or 5 times a week in varied forms, intervals, distance, IM etc. Is there something specific I should do? I don't lift weights but could if that might help. Again, thanks for all the good advice>
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try ladder sets:-
make your own to suit you but heres one i sometimes do:-
1x25mfree fast as you can(take what rest you need)
1x50mfree ditto
1x75mfree "
1x100m free "
1x125m"
1x150m"
1x175m"
1x200m"
1x225m"
then do all this in reverse:-
1x225m"fast as you can(take what rest you need)
1x200m"
1x175m"
etc....etc....
.....1x25m finish,....although ladder increases stamina...speed comes from good stamina!!!!!
:cool:
try ladder sets:-
make your own to suit you but heres one i sometimes do:-
1x25mfree fast as you can(take what rest you need)
1x50mfree ditto
1x75mfree "
1x100m free "
1x125m"
1x150m"
1x175m"
1x200m"
1x225m"
then do all this in reverse:-
1x225m"fast as you can(take what rest you need)
1x200m"
1x175m"
etc....etc....
.....1x25m finish,....although ladder increases stamina...speed comes from good stamina!!!!!
:cool:
