OK,
I worked on my turns and I did better at my second SCY meet.
At my first meet I did the 50yd free in 30.3 and the 100yd free in 1:10.24.
At the last meet I did the 50 yd free in 28.7 and the 100yd free in 1:08.76 with a 31.63 split. I also did the 200 yd free and did a 2:56.98 with the following splits: 34.49, 42.87, 50.91, 48.71.
I think that I don't have any strength endurance, because of my splits. Of course it would also be nice to be faster and get my 50 free lower. Will strength endurance work help my speed at all in the 50?
What workouts do I need to bring down these times if I can only swim 3 to 4 times a week? Please be specific.
FYI, I'm a 41 yr old male and have been swimming for 3 months.
Thanks!
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Originally posted by dorothyrde
You know you can do some resistance exercise without dumbells. Push-ups, dips, wall sits, wallking lunges, core work, all things you don't need a dumbell for and will help improve your strength. Plus they can be done while watching TV, and for 15 minutes a night.
Good ideas but I am still a bit apprehensive about my LH shoulder injury when it comes to dips and push ups. Most days it does not bother me but I am noticing some soreness above my shoulder in the supraspinatus area with the increased yardage. I will add the lunges to my current routine of theraband shoulder exercises.
Once again, thanks for all the advice. I feel as if I threadjacked this thread but it has been one of the most valuable threads for me in some time. Sorry RTodd! ;)
Originally posted by dorothyrde
You know you can do some resistance exercise without dumbells. Push-ups, dips, wall sits, wallking lunges, core work, all things you don't need a dumbell for and will help improve your strength. Plus they can be done while watching TV, and for 15 minutes a night.
Good ideas but I am still a bit apprehensive about my LH shoulder injury when it comes to dips and push ups. Most days it does not bother me but I am noticing some soreness above my shoulder in the supraspinatus area with the increased yardage. I will add the lunges to my current routine of theraband shoulder exercises.
Once again, thanks for all the advice. I feel as if I threadjacked this thread but it has been one of the most valuable threads for me in some time. Sorry RTodd! ;)
