Thread: Swimming Routine

Quote: Originally Posted by oyaji poi Wouldn't these all indicate you're about to drown? Add a weight vest for even more of the Pumpz. -kickboxer - Thank for the suggestions. Timing-wise, I am confined to the pool by my gym, but I'll take your suggestions on using the different strokes.

Quote: Originally Posted by oyaji poi Wouldn't these all indicate you're about to drown? in that case, take a dip in the kiddy pool

Quote: Originally Posted by oyaji poi Wouldn't these all indicate you're about to drown? Gives new meaning to taking sets to failure.

Quote: Originally Posted by _kickboxer_ I am an open water swimmer, I find it more beneficial than stucking your head and focusing on finishing laps, and outdoors in my opinion always better. if the weather's right try this swimming workout: warm up however you like then. We are aiming for maximum distance and energy output in each set.. 5 sets of breast stroke, keep stroking till max , and return to shore that completes a set 5 sets of...

Quote: Originally Posted by mschatz ^ Thanks for that! Now that I think about it, that concept could probably be used for a lot of different conditioning exercises (sprints, calisthenics, various weight lifting exercises, bag work etc.)

Quote: Originally Posted by mschatz How long does that usually take you? In a proper pool, maybe 45 min.

I was on a few different teams from 3rd grade up until high school. So, in my "expert opinion," I suppose it's just like any conditioning, it depends what you want to get out of it. A sprint's a sprint, LSD is LSD, HIIT is HIIT, and so forth, regardless of whether you're running, biking, swimming, or whatever. I suppose the only real difference that you'll have to take into account (regarding...