Maybe they're excited because it breaks up the monotony of a 7-10,000 yard workout ...
Are they really doing the drylands throughout the practice rather than just at the beginning or end like most teams?
Possibly...but I coached their workout yesterday and was really impressed with the level of enthusiasm these kids have developed about training.
Yes...they have yoga mats on deck that they pull out and go into stretching routines, core work, etc., really cool stuff. We are going to have a group of our masters swimmers join in sometime in the next few weeks (we did an impromptu version of this last Saturday when we had to get out of the pool because of lightening, Laura psoted some photo's on our Facebook "group" site.)
I remain convinced that:
1) improving swimming technique,
2) training for speed in the water, &
3) strengthening the muscles that apply power to the water while remaining light and lean
translate into greater pool speed.
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.
Yes...they have yoga mats on deck that they pull out and go into stretching routines, core work, etc., really cool stuff. We are going to have a group of our masters swimmers join in sometime in the next few weeks (we did an impromptu version of this last Saturday when we had to get out of the pool because of lightening, Laura psoted some photo's on our Facebook "group" site.)
Lucky masters! Personally, I'd really like this kind of workout, but it suits a sprinter's ADD mentality. And there's nothing wrong with minimizing swimming monotony with a little action!
It appears that there is just a dispute on the forum and elsewhere as to how much pure athleticism (Cross Fit, P90X, certain dryland or cross training) translates to fast(er) swimming.
Hmm...I'm inclined to think Nathan Adrian and Michael Cavic may disagree.
Com'on Paul, who cares? They didn't win. Nothing to learn there.
Why don't you tell us about the bong and sandwiches slathered with mayonnaise of one of the winners? This obviously provides an advantage over kick boxing, wouldn't you say? Or was it the suit?
Or maybe it is a complex combination of things...
It appears that there is just a dispute on the forum and elsewhere as to how much pure athleticism (Cross Fit, P90X, certain dryland or cross training) translates to fast(er) swimming.
Or to what extent "pure athleticism" is a coherent concept or just an excuse to play hopscotch instead of actually training.
I see that some of us are interested or curious about P90X as a way to directly improve performance, but at least as many seem more interested in it as a weight loss method. I guess I'm kind of surprised. Swimming is such a great way to stay slim and well-toned. It does great things for the body! Are that many swimmers truly in need of another way to take off weight?
Me. Weight lifting is more effective for weight control than swimming for me. Although the combination of both, is fabulous. Plus I enjoy both, and I work-out because I enjoy it, otherwise I would not.
Swimming is probably 'the worst' way to get rid of fat because when you swim, your body temperature remains low unlike when running or biking. This lower body temperature doesn't suppress the appetite as much as a higher body temperature does. Thus, swimmers tend to overeat while burning about the same amount of calories in a similarly timed session of running or biking.
Well, that's about the craziest thing I've ever read. Maybe you should swim a little harder to give that theory a full test. What is your data source on this?
I remain convinced that:
1) improving swimming technique,
2) training for speed in the water, &
3) strengthening the muscles that apply power to the water while remaining light and lean
translate into greater pool speed.
We agree then.
Swimming is probably 'the worst' way to get rid of fat because when you swim, your body temperature remains low unlike when running or biking. This lower body temperature doesn't suppress the appetite as much as a higher body temperature does. Thus, swimmers tend to overeat while burning about the same amount of calories in a similarly timed session of running or biking.
This has been debunked many times over.
