Sorry if this is :dedhorse: , but I was wondering if there is such thing as a speed cap. A point where you just aren't going to get any faster. I know that's what happens with walls, but is there a point when you hit a permanent wall? I'm in decent enough shape (working on getting in better) and I've been told I have good technique, I just can't ever seem to get the speed I want. I recently took about 6 months off so I know that's a factor, but even when I've swam regularly for an extended amount of time my progress seems to cap at a certain point. Is it worth trying to gain the speed or should I just accept my fate in the slow lane? Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!:notworthy:
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It is surprising how fast you can go without losing weight. A little tweeking in technique can drop your time. Eg. faster turnover, to increase speed it may just be adding something like explosive breathing and less breathing. Holding your breath for a few more strokes and explosive breath just before you breathe in. How much air do you need when swimming a 50. A change in your dive, making a smaller hole when you enter, better streamline, popping up from your dive and powering it. More streamlined turn a few more dolpin kicks from your dive and turn.
It is surprising how fast you can go without losing weight. A little tweeking in technique can drop your time. Eg. faster turnover, to increase speed it may just be adding something like explosive breathing and less breathing. Holding your breath for a few more strokes and explosive breath just before you breathe in. How much air do you need when swimming a 50. A change in your dive, making a smaller hole when you enter, better streamline, popping up from your dive and powering it. More streamlined turn a few more dolpin kicks from your dive and turn.
