One topic of great interest to us all is
"What do you need to do to have a major swimming breakthrough?"
"What do you need to do to significantly improve your swimming times over one season?"
Do you have any specific, nitty gritty type suggestions.
I think it's really easy to fall into ruts, to just show up and go through the motions rather than seizing the moment while we train.
Any one have any thoughts on what we need to do to significantly improve?
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I'm looking to make my college team either this year or next (probably next). My goal times are 20.99 (50 FR SCY) and 46.99 (100 FR SCY). Right now I'm hovering right around 23.1 and I'm not sure about my 100 because I haven't had a chance to race it since February. My main question is what kind of weightlifting should I do to best compliment my swimming? I'm 5'10 and weigh only 125 lbs.
I know 2 seconds in a 50 sounds like a lot, but I can tell from my swims that I'm capable of going that fast. Any other advice on how I should train, or specific aspects of training I should pay attention to is welcome.
I'm looking to make my college team either this year or next (probably next). My goal times are 20.99 (50 FR SCY) and 46.99 (100 FR SCY). Right now I'm hovering right around 23.1 and I'm not sure about my 100 because I haven't had a chance to race it since February. My main question is what kind of weightlifting should I do to best compliment my swimming? I'm 5'10 and weigh only 125 lbs.
I know 2 seconds in a 50 sounds like a lot, but I can tell from my swims that I'm capable of going that fast. Any other advice on how I should train, or specific aspects of training I should pay attention to is welcome.
