Hi there,
I gave up competitive swimming age 15 and continued fitness for another 2 years, however in that time i definitely felt that i lost my "speed", is that just because of lack of training or is it age? Im 19 now and figured it would be better to ask those coaches and more experienced swimmers on the route back. Im probably (85kg or 14.5 stone and 6 foot 1) 2-3 stone over weight and haven't even been in a pool in a year. How would any of you recommend getting fit enough to train? Cardio at the gym? Swimming?
Ps, I'm willing to give absolutely everything into this, i really dont care if it takes 5-6 hours out of my day 7 days a week, or if i have to wake up at 4 in the morning. I just want to be back competing at the highest level possible.
Thanks in advance.
How would any of you recommend getting fit enough to train? Cardio at the gym? Swimming?
Swim
Swim with a team, preferably an intense age group team if you really want to be at your peak
19 is young, especially for a guy; with training, you should not only get back in shape quickly, you should have no problem (assuming you're willing to work as hard as you say you are) getting faster very soon
Add drylands / weights as appropriate for your events. For example, if you're only targeting the 1500, I wouldn't waste too much time on weights (some, but not too much). If you're aiming to be a sprinter, hit the gym hard but with a swimming-specific program.
Dave Salo's book is a great place to start -- search.barnesandnoble.com/.../9780736072427
How would any of you recommend getting fit enough to train? Cardio at the gym? Swimming?
Swim
Swim with a team, preferably an intense age group team if you really want to be at your peak
19 is young, especially for a guy; with training, you should not only get back in shape quickly, you should have no problem (assuming you're willing to work as hard as you say you are) getting faster very soon
Add drylands / weights as appropriate for your events. For example, if you're only targeting the 1500, I wouldn't waste too much time on weights (some, but not too much). If you're aiming to be a sprinter, hit the gym hard but with a swimming-specific program.
Dave Salo's book is a great place to start -- search.barnesandnoble.com/.../9780736072427
