What do YOU need to do to have a major swimming breakthrough?"
I started this thread over in the work outs section which I think doesn't get as much traffic as the general discussion board
so here's the link
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
but my point is,
No matter what, the time between right now and your focus meet is going to pass, and the things you do to prepare for your meet is of the UTMOST importance.
the choices you make
the chances you take
swim hard in practice
rehearse racing
I want to read your story about your breakthrough.
Decide it starts today
that this season will be your best season EVER
What do you need to do to make this true?
Ande
I don't have my "Mastering Swimming" book with me to refer to (I'm at work... :blush:), but the authors explained that the maximum heart rate used for swimming is less than dryland. I forgot the percentage, but when I calculated it, the beats per 10 seconds worked out to staying in the 16-20 range for their recommended recovery sets. So, assuming the authors of that book are correct, my max is supposed to be at 27 for my age and I should keep it between 16-20 for endurance/recovery days.
I basically agree with Kirk.The recommended recovery heart rates are good for most people under most conditions namely the middle of the bell shaped curve.You in warm water might not fall into that group.I think a subjective sense of effort is also a good way to go.If it feels like a recovery swim it probably is.
I don't have my "Mastering Swimming" book with me to refer to (I'm at work... :blush:), but the authors explained that the maximum heart rate used for swimming is less than dryland. I forgot the percentage, but when I calculated it, the beats per 10 seconds worked out to staying in the 16-20 range for their recommended recovery sets. So, assuming the authors of that book are correct, my max is supposed to be at 27 for my age and I should keep it between 16-20 for endurance/recovery days.
I basically agree with Kirk.The recommended recovery heart rates are good for most people under most conditions namely the middle of the bell shaped curve.You in warm water might not fall into that group.I think a subjective sense of effort is also a good way to go.If it feels like a recovery swim it probably is.
