Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

RE: Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

Former Member — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:37:54 GMT

I really need a trainer for my self that can e mail me

RE: Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

Former Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:06:53 GMT

I would suggest finding a swimming coach who has a background in exercise physiology, fitness and sports. There are probably a handful of swimming coaches in your area that study contemporary training practices as they relate to general and specific skill acquisition. There are many people on this site who would enjoy helping you find a swimming coach (in your area) that will suit your needs. Swimming skill acquisition is very specific, like most sports, and you'll need to find someone who understands swimming and exercise physiology. Hope you find what you're looking for. Coach T.

RE: Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

Former Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:40:23 GMT

That said, are there personal trainers out there who specialize in training for swimmers, and if so, what would be the best way to locate some in my area? I am going to say no, you are not going to find someone who specializes in swimmers. Dara Torres has a strength coach that specializes in football players. The strength coaches who specialize in swimmers work for large swim teams, but at heart, they are still strength coaches. I don't think you need to worry about getting overly muscular, it is actually pretty difficult. If you control your calories, no matter how much you workout, you will not get bulky. Put yourself in places where you will come in contract with people who would use personal trainers. The gym, triathlon groups and swim teams. At these groups, ask around if anyone is using a personal trainer, then ask about what kind of work the trainer has them doing. Does it appeal to you, does it seem like it would benefit your swimming? Really, any strength program is about all you need. Jason Lezak Plan www.bodybuilding.com/.../jasonlezak1.htm 5x5 plan stronglifts.com/.../ If that is too boring for you, you want to find a personal trainer that focuses on core work, weights and maybe plyometrics. Spending all your time on an exercise bike or a treadmill isn't going to do much for your swimming.

RE: Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

aquageek — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:10:45 GMT

If you want a swimmer's body, then swim. Join your local USMS team.

RE: Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

orca1946 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:58:24 GMT

Shop around for just that. Ask them what is there sports background. Ask at a pool or team for recommendations.

RE: Finding a Good Personal Trainer for Swimmers?

Kevin in MD — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:50:31 GMT

If you have just started swimming, then any strength you build will be swimming specific strength. It is at high training loads and after a few years of experience that the effect of strength training on swim speed drops. In new athletes, strength training will help you get faster so there is no need to worry that you would be doing the wrong thing. However, a CSCS certified strength and conditioning specialist has training in using strength traning to make you better at your chosen sport. If you seriously are worried about this, then you can look for one of those guys, they will probably cost more. Also, ask in your local masters swim club, there are members of that club who use personal trainers or even members who are personal trainers. So that can be a good source.