Weight training related question

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Former Member
Can someone please explain to me why distance swimmers are encouraged NOT to lift weights, or too much weight? I've read the "do nots" but no one explains the "whys". Help!
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    NCAA guidelines state that atheletes may only have 20 hours of practice/training time ... some coaches have "optional" practices that aren't really optional. I was at a D-I school so I don't know if D-3 is different, but I'd imagine it wasn't.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    NCAA guidelines state that atheletes may only have 20 hours of practice/training time ... some coaches have "optional" practices that aren't really optional. I was at a D-I school so I don't know if D-3 is different, but I'd imagine it wasn't.
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