So yesterday I read this quote by one of the technique folks: "Swimming is a fine motor activity, not a power sport!" This was in support of a statement that speed will come with improved technique, not working harder at swim sets.
I thought that was BS. I still do, actually. But I'm willing to investigate the possibility that I'm the one who's incorrect.
All other things being equal, improving technique will definitely improve speed. It can certainly be argued that it is the most "cost-effective" way of doing so.
All other things being equal, working harder (with sufficient recovery) at swim sets will definitely improve race performance. Anyone who says differently is being silly, or justifying his lazy work habits.
Physiologically, pool swimming is a power sport, as opposed to an endurance sport like triathlons...or most OW swimming. But technique is huge, so it is a fine motor sport in that sense; I would agree with Debaru that it is both.
So yesterday I read this quote by one of the technique folks: "Swimming is a fine motor activity, not a power sport!" This was in support of a statement that speed will come with improved technique, not working harder at swim sets.
I thought that was BS. I still do, actually. But I'm willing to investigate the possibility that I'm the one who's incorrect.
All other things being equal, improving technique will definitely improve speed. It can certainly be argued that it is the most "cost-effective" way of doing so.
All other things being equal, working harder (with sufficient recovery) at swim sets will definitely improve race performance. Anyone who says differently is being silly, or justifying his lazy work habits.
Physiologically, pool swimming is a power sport, as opposed to an endurance sport like triathlons...or most OW swimming. But technique is huge, so it is a fine motor sport in that sense; I would agree with Debaru that it is both.
