ok. so most of us are not 100% happy with our bodies but then, i was wondering how much does this affest our speed exactly.For my age(16) im pretty short and, i was wondering just how big a disadvantage this is to me and, in what strokes?
p.s. can anyone explain the scientific reason for taking salt when you have cramps& is there nething else you can take?exactly
Originally posted by SwiminONandON
I think height is an advantage, but I don't think lack of height is a disadvantage.
i'd have to agree. i've been endowed with nearly 6' of height (sometimes a blessing, sometimes not...) the biggest advantage to height is in close races. from my experience, if it's neck and neck coming into the finish, 9 times out of 10 i'll win, because i've got incredibly long arms to go along with the height. but if i'm behind, my height doesn't neccessarily help. i've known really good swimmers who were really short and really good swimmers who were even taller than me.
so...Originally posted by SwiminONandON
Work hard and it really doesn't matter.
Originally posted by SwiminONandON
I think height is an advantage, but I don't think lack of height is a disadvantage.
i'd have to agree. i've been endowed with nearly 6' of height (sometimes a blessing, sometimes not...) the biggest advantage to height is in close races. from my experience, if it's neck and neck coming into the finish, 9 times out of 10 i'll win, because i've got incredibly long arms to go along with the height. but if i'm behind, my height doesn't neccessarily help. i've known really good swimmers who were really short and really good swimmers who were even taller than me.
so...Originally posted by SwiminONandON
Work hard and it really doesn't matter.
