Hypothesis on specialized training models
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With 18 swimming events, fulfilling
the maximum potential in each discipline
requires specific training models.
Also, with the variety of body types,
the training program needs to vary
from person to person. For example,
Dara Torres might not have the
same level of success in a program
designed for Michael Phelps, and
vice versa. So, in order to maximize
either side of the spectrum, a
multi-faceted approach is required.
The point is, one program works very
well for a particular type of person,
and not so good for another. So which
program is better? Neither, that answer
depends on the athlete in question.
So you see, a coach can have success with
either program, and the athlete with a
predisposition for that type of training
will rise to the top.
I need to dispel any myths that one program
is better than another. This only makes
arguable sense when talking about a
particular athlete. So please, the traditional
methods do have merit when training particular athletes.
Although, the Nystrand versus Popov debate is another
example for the need towards flexible technique
analysis. Ultimately, it comes down to the
specific strength and weaknesses of each
particular athlete.
The point is, the depth of potential may
be a higher number than we previously assumed,
and that my friends, is an opportunity.
Happy Swimming,
Jonathan R. Miller:wave:
isn't haiku supposed to be 5-7-5 syllables?
Lactic tolerance
Adenosine triphosphate
Physiology
Now that's pretty. But haiku is based on equal syllabic stresses (or the equivalent in ideograms -- does anybody know?), whereas English of COURSE does not HAVE such a THING.
There is no real haiku form in English, only people amusing themselves.
And that's fine with me. But it also means you can make up your own rules, like TEGWAR,* in Bang the Drum Slowly (speaking of baseball, as we were).
*TEGWAR: The Exciting Game Without Any Rules.
Regards, VB
isn't haiku supposed to be 5-7-5 syllables?
Lactic tolerance
Adenosine triphosphate
Physiology
Now that's pretty. But haiku is based on equal syllabic stresses (or the equivalent in ideograms -- does anybody know?), whereas English of COURSE does not HAVE such a THING.
There is no real haiku form in English, only people amusing themselves.
And that's fine with me. But it also means you can make up your own rules, like TEGWAR,* in Bang the Drum Slowly (speaking of baseball, as we were).
*TEGWAR: The Exciting Game Without Any Rules.
Regards, VB