aerobic sets which makes sprinters puny and weak

Ande is correct. Aerobic sets are fine for the "health" aspect of masters swimming but they serve little purpose for the 50 free. Weights and speed in workouts is more important than long or middle distance sets. Swimming distance is more about practicing swimming at a slow pace and doesn't reinforce fast twitch response. Most of the events are 200 and below, not 200 and above. Ego.... weights..... taper....... speed........ get rid of the distance crap if you are training for the 50 free. You need to bulk up. John Smith

Ande is correct. Aerobic sets are fine for the "health" aspect of masters swimming but they serve little purpose for the 50 free. Weights and speed in workouts is more important than long or middle distance sets. Swimming distance is more about practicing swimming at a slow pace and doesn't reinforce fast twitch response. Most of the events are 200 and below, not 200 and above. Ego.... weights..... taper....... speed........ get rid of the distance crap if you are training for the 50 free. You need to bulk up. John Smith