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
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I'm 5'8" and I never had a problem winning races with my fly.
I am more of a stocky solid build than skinny type.
It was actually pretty funny during my senior year on my club team. 3 of our top swimmers on the relay were all under 5'9". We'd get up on the blocks and look like we were with the 13-14 age group or something ;)
So while we commonly see the 6' + long slender swimmer bodies, I think a swimmer can be successful with a myriad of body types.
I'm 5'8" and I never had a problem winning races with my fly.
I am more of a stocky solid build than skinny type.
It was actually pretty funny during my senior year on my club team. 3 of our top swimmers on the relay were all under 5'9". We'd get up on the blocks and look like we were with the 13-14 age group or something ;)
So while we commonly see the 6' + long slender swimmer bodies, I think a swimmer can be successful with a myriad of body types.
