coachsci.sdsu.edu/.../ultra40a.pdf
There is a method, which is referred to as the Rushall method which Michael Andrew uses.
Was wondering if you had any critique about this. If this sort of training is a good idea and what are the problems.
Would this also be good for longer events? Like the 400 IM?
Thanks!
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This is Rushall's theory. I would say it has not been proven. Take it with a serious grain of salt.
For an age group swimmer training every day using this training method Rushall might be right, but for a masters swimmer, especially if they train 3 or 4 times a week they should notice a big improvement from lifting weights, or at least I have. There are also studies showing weightlifting or higher resistance swim training make swimmers faster so I think Rushall is wrong on this one.
This is Rushall's theory. I would say it has not been proven. Take it with a serious grain of salt.
For an age group swimmer training every day using this training method Rushall might be right, but for a masters swimmer, especially if they train 3 or 4 times a week they should notice a big improvement from lifting weights, or at least I have. There are also studies showing weightlifting or higher resistance swim training make swimmers faster so I think Rushall is wrong on this one.
