I swim 3 - 4 times a week and also strength train a few times weekly.
In the past I did a lot of heavy lifting but it was hard to combine it with good swim workouts because I was extremely fatigued the next day and my joints ached. I now do bodyweight exercises, a little strand pulling and some kettlebell training.
I would like to hear how other members are strength training in order to get new ideas. If it matters, I am a 55 year old male.
Swimming Anatomy and Conditioning for Swimming - do either or both offer strength training beyond weightlifting? I do not have access to a gym and am looking for exercises to do at home.
You have access to a great resource right on your team Nicole!
Find Dominic LiCavoli - he is a master in the dryland world.
Hopefully he starts publishing some articles for masters swimming dry-land soon.
Also start perusing Leslie Livingston's blog - "The FORTRESS".
At CrossFit I am still getting through the basics: push-ups, pull-ups, air-squats, and sit-ups!
Swimming Anatomy and Conditioning for Swimming - do either or both offer strength training beyond weightlifting? I do not have access to a gym and am looking for exercises to do at home.
