I am new to distance swimming and I absolutely love it!!! My fear is injury and not being able to train at a high level. So my question, for allthe experienced distance swimmers, how do you take care of your body to prevent injury? Supplements, additional training, therapies, etc.
I swim three times a week (1 distance, 1 pacing, 1 interval).
To me, the biggest health issue with swimming is shoulder health.
I do some shoulder stretches after each swim. I do some exercises, then the stretch set some time between swims.
The exercises and stretches I do were recommended for me by a physical therapist.
Professionals tell me that I need more stretches than most people. Also, A physiatrist MD of good repute told me the best PT I ever had tends to be heavy on stretches.
So, not only YMMV, but it probably will. (YMPWV ??)
I've been impressed with this video - which recommends pretty much what I do, plus a surprising (to me) number of core exercises. I've added two core exercises to my routine.
Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Aquatics Sports - YouTube
FINA should give me some kind of award for flogging this video.
I swim three times a week (1 distance, 1 pacing, 1 interval).
To me, the biggest health issue with swimming is shoulder health.
I do some shoulder stretches after each swim. I do some exercises, then the stretch set some time between swims.
The exercises and stretches I do were recommended for me by a physical therapist.
Professionals tell me that I need more stretches than most people. Also, A physiatrist MD of good repute told me the best PT I ever had tends to be heavy on stretches.
So, not only YMMV, but it probably will. (YMPWV ??)
I've been impressed with this video - which recommends pretty much what I do, plus a surprising (to me) number of core exercises. I've added two core exercises to my routine.
Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Aquatics Sports - YouTube
FINA should give me some kind of award for flogging this video.
