I am looking for a weight lifting routine that will benefit my swimming. I am in my late 30's and swim 4 days a week approximatly 1800 meters each work out. I lift weights the other 3 days and do high reps with a 30 second rest between sets and a 2 minute rest between exercises, this being based on a fitness theory I read about. Is this benefiting my swimming or is there a better theory out there?? I would some day like to enter somthing when I feel I am conditioned enough.
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Lifting weights can not only strengthen your arms and shoulders, but also your core. Core strength is as important in swimming as it is in other sports.
Having stronger legs will also aid in dives and turn pushoffs. Although there are tradeoffs in terms of bulk vs speed and such.
Lifting weights can not only strengthen your arms and shoulders, but also your core. Core strength is as important in swimming as it is in other sports.
Having stronger legs will also aid in dives and turn pushoffs. Although there are tradeoffs in terms of bulk vs speed and such.
