FWIW, I think that if you are able to improve muscle strength, flexibility and core strength it will help your swimming. However, I remain to be convinced that kick-boxing, etc translate into greater pool speed.
I think there is no substitute for doing the right things in the water.
YMMV.
Hmm...I'm inclined to think Nathan Adrian and Michael Cavic may disagree.
FWIW, I think that if you are able to improve muscle strength, flexibility and core strength it will help your swimming. However, I remain to be convinced that kick-boxing, etc translate into greater pool speed.
I think there is no substitute for doing the right things in the water.
YMMV.
Hmm...I'm inclined to think Nathan Adrian and Michael Cavic may disagree.