I mostly swim freestyle, actually ... I only swim freestyle. I'm thinking it would be good to throw in a few others, mainly *** and back (forget fly). How much time should I dedicate to these strokes outside of my regular freestyle sets?
Cheers,
Eric
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The OP didn't say whether he is a fitness swimmer or competes.
If he competes and freestyle is all he wants to race - then there is little reason not to concentrate on freestyle if racing speed is the priority.
But some variation is good for reasons already stated:
- reduce boredom
- work new muscles and avoid overuse
- rest or recovery with other strokes
My best event is sprint breastroke, then sprint fly, then 100IM. I will never race non-IM backstroke unless I am the last choice for a relay.
In my 3200 yd. workout today, 600 yds of the main set was IMs. 1200 yds. was freestyle, plus some IM kick. I think in general between 2/3 and 3/4 of my workout is freestyle.
The OP didn't say whether he is a fitness swimmer or competes.
If he competes and freestyle is all he wants to race - then there is little reason not to concentrate on freestyle if racing speed is the priority.
But some variation is good for reasons already stated:
- reduce boredom
- work new muscles and avoid overuse
- rest or recovery with other strokes
My best event is sprint breastroke, then sprint fly, then 100IM. I will never race non-IM backstroke unless I am the last choice for a relay.
In my 3200 yd. workout today, 600 yds of the main set was IMs. 1200 yds. was freestyle, plus some IM kick. I think in general between 2/3 and 3/4 of my workout is freestyle.
