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?
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I suggest a few things:
1. Stay active however you can. I think cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness is probably the most important overall. So running is very time efficient and demanding. But you should think about running or staying active for at least 30 minutes.
2. You can make running workouts like swimming. Instead of running 3-4 miles straight, break it up into intervals like you do with swimming. Go to a high school track and run 400s or 800s. A 400 meter run is about the same as a 100 free. Don't let these be lazy slow runs.
3. Lift weights and concentrate on swimming-related exercises. Lat pulls, triceps, bench press, squats, core body work.
I suggest a few things:
1. Stay active however you can. I think cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness is probably the most important overall. So running is very time efficient and demanding. But you should think about running or staying active for at least 30 minutes.
2. You can make running workouts like swimming. Instead of running 3-4 miles straight, break it up into intervals like you do with swimming. Go to a high school track and run 400s or 800s. A 400 meter run is about the same as a 100 free. Don't let these be lazy slow runs.
3. Lift weights and concentrate on swimming-related exercises. Lat pulls, triceps, bench press, squats, core body work.
