There was some confusion over the previous poll "What is your favorite stroke?", as the word "favorite" can be interpreted many different ways. For example, someone may think it's his/her favorite because it's most graceful and likes to watch this stroke the most, but he/she may not necessarily swim this stroke.
So this is the new poll.
Please only select the stroke you PERSONALLY train and spend most time swimming (and thinking about).
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Originally posted by botterud
Maybe it's just me, but Swiminton I think you're confusing . . . or equating . . . an appropriate appropriate warm-up with training sets. Your argument re what sprinters should train (shorter distance, harder effort, more rest) is probably right . . . but that is a separate discussion from the right way to warmup. Your view that proper warm-up can be done in very short order is, in my experience, just plain wrong . . . . whether I'm doing a 2 mile ocean swim or short pool races . . . I need volume to get warm . . . as to all of my teammates.
The exceptions are, of course, there . . . especially for newer swimmers who find 1,000 + meters/yards oppressive and who fatigue at those distances . . . but for experienced swimmers who are efficient in the water, more time is needed, sprinter or not . . . imho and in the opinion of the many fine coaches I've known.
I posed my question because others suggested that one should do 1200 and sometimes over 2000 just for warmup, at a meet or a workout.
Is that the right way to warmup?
I don't know and I know a lot of people have been doing it that way for years. However, I am not convinced simply because it doens't sound very energy efficient.
I think a lot of people let their yardage determine whether they have done enough warmup. Why don't you let your body tell you when you are ready? As soon as you feel you are ready, begin real training.
I suspect that many people go beyond what is necessary for warmup. That takes away their energy for doing more intense sets during a workout, or better time during a race.
If you had spent 10 minutes instead of 20 warming up at a moderate pace, you could have done 5 more intense sets later on.
Originally posted by botterud
Maybe it's just me, but Swiminton I think you're confusing . . . or equating . . . an appropriate appropriate warm-up with training sets. Your argument re what sprinters should train (shorter distance, harder effort, more rest) is probably right . . . but that is a separate discussion from the right way to warmup. Your view that proper warm-up can be done in very short order is, in my experience, just plain wrong . . . . whether I'm doing a 2 mile ocean swim or short pool races . . . I need volume to get warm . . . as to all of my teammates.
The exceptions are, of course, there . . . especially for newer swimmers who find 1,000 + meters/yards oppressive and who fatigue at those distances . . . but for experienced swimmers who are efficient in the water, more time is needed, sprinter or not . . . imho and in the opinion of the many fine coaches I've known.
I posed my question because others suggested that one should do 1200 and sometimes over 2000 just for warmup, at a meet or a workout.
Is that the right way to warmup?
I don't know and I know a lot of people have been doing it that way for years. However, I am not convinced simply because it doens't sound very energy efficient.
I think a lot of people let their yardage determine whether they have done enough warmup. Why don't you let your body tell you when you are ready? As soon as you feel you are ready, begin real training.
I suspect that many people go beyond what is necessary for warmup. That takes away their energy for doing more intense sets during a workout, or better time during a race.
If you had spent 10 minutes instead of 20 warming up at a moderate pace, you could have done 5 more intense sets later on.
