I've been back in the pool for a few months now and am enjoying the workouts posted by various coaches. I was wondering about when to bring in some dry land work and also if weight/strength training should also be added to the mix and what types of work should be done. I've always lived by the thought that to improve in the pool one should work in the pool, but I know that can only get you so far. Thanks
George:
Excellent point. My older kids do not have TVs in their room. We have one computer in the house -- neither of them play computer games or IM their friends. They use it for school research only. 0My 14 year old son who is a runner/swimmer/triathlete threw out his video games at age 11 and hasn't looked back since. He runs to and from cross country practice or bikes. He bikes and runs on his own. My 12 year old swimming daughter bikes to her summer swim practices or runs. They've played other sports for years but are narrowing their focus. Not every kid is lazy. Now of course they have seen my husband and I fight over who gets to work out when. My 6 year old has to ask when it's her turn to go to practice. She doesn't want to be left out... Leslie
George:
Excellent point. My older kids do not have TVs in their room. We have one computer in the house -- neither of them play computer games or IM their friends. They use it for school research only. 0My 14 year old son who is a runner/swimmer/triathlete threw out his video games at age 11 and hasn't looked back since. He runs to and from cross country practice or bikes. He bikes and runs on his own. My 12 year old swimming daughter bikes to her summer swim practices or runs. They've played other sports for years but are narrowing their focus. Not every kid is lazy. Now of course they have seen my husband and I fight over who gets to work out when. My 6 year old has to ask when it's her turn to go to practice. She doesn't want to be left out... Leslie
