I just finished reading Cecil Colwin's book, "Breakthrough Swimming" (very good book). In his chapter on stroke technique, he states that swimming with a weight belt is an effective means for a swimmer to learn how he or she can best exert maximum leverage in the water, and thus generate greater propulsion. Has anyone tried this? If so, how much weight did you use, and what kind of sets did you do? Did you find it beneficial?
Thanks,
Dan
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Don't know if I buy this argument
the weight belt would create greater resistance and more drag
but it would be pretty much impossible for the swimmer wearing it to maintain perfect body position, that's why a belt with no weight and stretch cords or weight baskets might work better.
actually weight training and sprint training work best
ande
Interesting responses -- thanks, everyone. I may give it a try and let you all know how it works.
Ande -- I agree with you; weight training and sprint training are a good combination. I've noticed that, the day after I do a sprint set, my energy level seems to go way up.
Regards,
Dan
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Former Member
Don't know if I buy this argument
the weight belt would create greater resistance and more drag
but it would be pretty much impossible for the swimmer wearing it to maintain perfect body position, that's why a belt with no weight and stretch cords or weight baskets might work better.
actually weight training and sprint training work best
ande
Interesting responses -- thanks, everyone. I may give it a try and let you all know how it works.
Ande -- I agree with you; weight training and sprint training are a good combination. I've noticed that, the day after I do a sprint set, my energy level seems to go way up.
Regards,
Dan
