Hi all,
I just got the USMS card and I am interested in improving my butterfly swimming techniques. ( I am interested only in a butterfly swim)
I don't know where to start, where to go and what to do. I am 46 yrs old male, live in Sherman Oaks, California. I swim 5 times a week, 40 fly laps. I would like to swim in a team, competition, work-out, ocean swimming, etc.
Any directions?
Thanks for all the good advice. Why only fly? I, to my misfortune, discovered the fly 6 months ago and fell in love with it and since then my body wants to only swim the fly (it's not me, I swear). Is it bad? I always swum Freestyle and *** stroke. Is 40 fly laps each session is little?
Ocean swim, of course not fly
Swimming only butterfly would serve the same purpose as only doing bicep curls in the weight room (take a look at Hulk to see what I mean). Practicing the same repetitive motion over and over stalls your overall development because the body adapts so quickly.
Swim all 4 strokes, kick, use toys, mix it up in general and especially apply the principles of periodization....regardless is you are interested in open water swimming, pool swimming, competing, not competing...and you will see more break thru's, be less inclined to burn out and reduce your chances of injuries both chronic and acute.
Thanks for all the good advice. Why only fly? I, to my misfortune, discovered the fly 6 months ago and fell in love with it and since then my body wants to only swim the fly (it's not me, I swear). Is it bad? I always swum Freestyle and *** stroke. Is 40 fly laps each session is little?
Ocean swim, of course not fly
Swimming only butterfly would serve the same purpose as only doing bicep curls in the weight room (take a look at Hulk to see what I mean). Practicing the same repetitive motion over and over stalls your overall development because the body adapts so quickly.
Swim all 4 strokes, kick, use toys, mix it up in general and especially apply the principles of periodization....regardless is you are interested in open water swimming, pool swimming, competing, not competing...and you will see more break thru's, be less inclined to burn out and reduce your chances of injuries both chronic and acute.
