Though my form still needs a lot of work, I am considering starting strength training in the near future, since I have read about how it can help swimming speed, form, etc.
However, I am still struggling with the idea of why strength training is needed. Lets assume that lifting a certain weight in a certain way improves a core muscle, which will help steady my posture (?).
Now assuming I don't weight lift, but instead try to hold the proper posture (high elbow, etc.) for a long period of time, and gradually increase the time I do that over weeks and months, won't those muscle(s) automatically improve?
It seems to me that intuitively the proper muscles would gradually get stronger in order to adjust to the frequent usage - that way the exact muscles I need would get stronger, instead of having to train a large array of muscles that have a relation to swimming.
What am I missing?
That's why I rely on my good looks.
Speaking of weight training. I have just gotten my TRX. I know Chris has one and maybe Fort. Does anyone else have a TRX? If so, what are some of your favorite moves to do?
I do have one, but haven't started up yet. Since Zones is close and I'm no vacation, I've punted establishing a routine until this fall.
From what I've seen, some of the moving planks look extremely difficult. Once I watch the DVD, I'm going to take a closer look at Chris' routine.
That's why I rely on my good looks.
Speaking of weight training. I have just gotten my TRX. I know Chris has one and maybe Fort. Does anyone else have a TRX? If so, what are some of your favorite moves to do?
I do have one, but haven't started up yet. Since Zones is close and I'm no vacation, I've punted establishing a routine until this fall.
From what I've seen, some of the moving planks look extremely difficult. Once I watch the DVD, I'm going to take a closer look at Chris' routine.
