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
Former Member
If the young fellow has shoulder problems it may just take some stroke modification. A lot of coaches don't seem to have time do work on stroke technique, it is yards, yards, yards. As far as weight I am a non believer in its usefullness.
17 year old boys gain weight. It's what they do. I think I gained 10 lbs/yr in high school and the first 2 years of college.
I should have been more clear, he's put on about 10lbs of muscle. he's more than 10lbs heavier total
