After week one, that's what our local High School Swim team's workouts consist of, even for relative newcomer freshmen. My 14 yr. old grandson has been swimming for just over a year competitivly. He was in rehab most of the summer for rotator problems. I understand there are several on the team with shoulder problems. Is this amount of yardage the norm?
I should add, they do some dry land & weights in addition.
It occurs to me that a "one size fits all" workout might be easy for some, and big problem for others?
Thanks for your insight.
Georgio
www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx
Thanks for the link, Speedo! I can say from personal experience that several of these exercises were a lifesaver (shoulder saver?) after my shoulder surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I was taught several of these by my physical therapist, in post-surgery rehab, and I recovered very well. And, by continuing to do them, my shoulders have stayed healthy and strong, since getting back into swimming and joining USMS, in February.
BUT, having said that, I know my limitations. And, 3,000 yds in a day seems to be it before fatigue sets in to the point where my shoulders have had it. And, that includes avoiding most kicking drills, because of the position my shoulders and arms have to be in to perform the drill.
Advice to all: LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Don't push yourself to the point of injury. Been there, done that, and it, well, :censor: !
www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx
Thanks for the link, Speedo! I can say from personal experience that several of these exercises were a lifesaver (shoulder saver?) after my shoulder surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I was taught several of these by my physical therapist, in post-surgery rehab, and I recovered very well. And, by continuing to do them, my shoulders have stayed healthy and strong, since getting back into swimming and joining USMS, in February.
BUT, having said that, I know my limitations. And, 3,000 yds in a day seems to be it before fatigue sets in to the point where my shoulders have had it. And, that includes avoiding most kicking drills, because of the position my shoulders and arms have to be in to perform the drill.
Advice to all: LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Don't push yourself to the point of injury. Been there, done that, and it, well, :censor: !
