Masters swimmer Erik Hochstein posted an interesting question over on the Timed Fianls site: www.timedfinals.com/.../
Basically, Stefan Nystrand swam the 2nd fastest 100 m free in history last week in Paris (47.91). Stefan says he trains 20K max per week in the pool with only two days per work of dryland. He swims either all out or easy, nothing in between.
So what do you think? Is this possible? Are swimmers and coaches too hung up on putting in yardage? Is this "less is more" philosophy something we'll see more of? It is certainly appealing to Masters swimmers who usually have a limited amount of time to train.
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There's no way to say that one person's formula can work well for someone else.
Anyone can put in mega yards with no guarantee of improvement based solely on how much time they spend in the pool.
Swimming is unique in that stroke mechanics has everything to do with how fast one will travel through the water.
There's no way to say that one person's formula can work well for someone else.
Anyone can put in mega yards with no guarantee of improvement based solely on how much time they spend in the pool.
Swimming is unique in that stroke mechanics has everything to do with how fast one will travel through the water.
