Reading the Eddie Reese article in the SFF thread and the importance of an aerobic base I was led to wonder, how do you establish and maintain an aerobic base, and how do you know when to go from building the aerobic base to working on non-aerobic training? Do you split your season or do you work on all aspects all the time?
I know it's a big question but...
How much does childhood aerobic training impact aerobic characteristics later in life?
It helps, significantly.
Your ability to swim fast comes from yourtechnique, strength, body shape, fitness and conditioning. Prior training and prior ability contribute to current ability.
Consider:
How fast were you at your peak ability?
How many years did you train at that level?
How many years has it been between you peak ability and now?
How fit did you keep during your hiatus?
How have you recently trained?
How old are you?
Even if you didn't do significant aerobic training during your pre teen, teen, & post teen years. You can start now and improve.
How much does childhood aerobic training impact aerobic characteristics later in life?
It helps, significantly.
Your ability to swim fast comes from yourtechnique, strength, body shape, fitness and conditioning. Prior training and prior ability contribute to current ability.
Consider:
How fast were you at your peak ability?
How many years did you train at that level?
How many years has it been between you peak ability and now?
How fit did you keep during your hiatus?
How have you recently trained?
How old are you?
Even if you didn't do significant aerobic training during your pre teen, teen, & post teen years. You can start now and improve.
