Okay, here's the deal:
I'm currently a sophomore in high school. My first ever high school swim season just ended and I plan on doing high school swimming next school year as well. My plan was to do recreational swimming over the summer, but unfortunately my parents won't let me. I still want to be in shape for next year's swim season, but I really don't know what to do to keep in shape. I don't know what kind of out-of-the-pool exercises are good for working my muscles. I'm not the skinniest person, but I'm certainly not extremely chubby. I'm thinking running in the park sounds good because it works out my legs, but it does nothing for my arms. I really do not want to have all the hard work I put in for high school swimming to go to waste over the months. I'd love to swim over the summer but that's just not an option. Anyone have any ideas?
Okay, here's the deal:
I'm currently a sophomore in high school. My first ever high school swim season just ended and I plan on doing high school swimming next school year as well. My plan was to do recreational swimming over the summer, but unfortunately my parents won't let me. I still want to be in shape for next year's swim season, but I really don't know what to do to keep in shape. I don't know what kind of out-of-the-pool exercises are good for working my muscles. I'm not the skinniest person, but I'm certainly not extremely chubby. I'm thinking running in the park sounds good because it works out my legs, but it does nothing for my arms. I really do not want to have all the hard work I put in for high school swimming to go to waste over the months. I'd love to swim over the summer but that's just not an option. Anyone have any ideas?
Omega,
Over the years there have been numerous occasions where I've had to be out of the water for several months, for various reasons. It isn't good but the damage can be minimized. I am sure others in this forum have been in the same boat, so you've come to a good place for advice.
Daily (or almost daily) cardiovascular exercise like running coupled with getting in the water once a week to do some drills and long swimming will help a lot. You won't maintain swimming fitness and technique but it will return much more quickly in the fall.
If you don't have access to a pool at all, the running (or something like it) will still help you regain your form faster, don't give it up. Vary the intensity, if you can: changing speeds, some fast days, some long days. That will also help maintain interest.
Good luck.
Okay, here's the deal:
I'm currently a sophomore in high school. My first ever high school swim season just ended and I plan on doing high school swimming next school year as well. My plan was to do recreational swimming over the summer, but unfortunately my parents won't let me. I still want to be in shape for next year's swim season, but I really don't know what to do to keep in shape. I don't know what kind of out-of-the-pool exercises are good for working my muscles. I'm not the skinniest person, but I'm certainly not extremely chubby. I'm thinking running in the park sounds good because it works out my legs, but it does nothing for my arms. I really do not want to have all the hard work I put in for high school swimming to go to waste over the months. I'd love to swim over the summer but that's just not an option. Anyone have any ideas?
Omega,
Over the years there have been numerous occasions where I've had to be out of the water for several months, for various reasons. It isn't good but the damage can be minimized. I am sure others in this forum have been in the same boat, so you've come to a good place for advice.
Daily (or almost daily) cardiovascular exercise like running coupled with getting in the water once a week to do some drills and long swimming will help a lot. You won't maintain swimming fitness and technique but it will return much more quickly in the fall.
If you don't have access to a pool at all, the running (or something like it) will still help you regain your form faster, don't give it up. Vary the intensity, if you can: changing speeds, some fast days, some long days. That will also help maintain interest.
Good luck.
