I ask this because I did a 500 and then 5x50s warm up for a meet this past weekend. When I swam the 500, I was cruising but was literally dead after about 6 laps. I go much faster in practice sets when we do distance and it was frustrating to say the least.
I recall that I did a 1,500 warmup in my youth and had a good meet. I also know that in workout I am usually at my strongest after we do about 1,500-2,000.
So, I am tired of being a workout warrior. Does 1,500 of warm up sound crazy?
Thanks,
Rob
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The worst advice ever! Absolutely! I am totally insane!
Jazz Hands, I disagree. You are actually quite right. Psychological arousal causes increased blood flow to skeletal muscle and generally prepares the body for maximal physical performance. This is an evolutionary adaptation for extreme situations where survival depends on the ability to be very strong and fast for a short period of time.
Here's a paper about it: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.../6816891
The worst advice ever! Absolutely! I am totally insane!
Jazz Hands, I disagree. You are actually quite right. Psychological arousal causes increased blood flow to skeletal muscle and generally prepares the body for maximal physical performance. This is an evolutionary adaptation for extreme situations where survival depends on the ability to be very strong and fast for a short period of time.
Here's a paper about it: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.../6816891
