- ISBN13: 9780736072427
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer’s individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak, and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have … More >>
Complete Conditioning for Swimming
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I had this shipped to my brother in Seattle for Christmas, and we were very much looking forward to working out together while I visited. I am in hopes that this will be remedied, as I can not rate this item from never seeing it
Rating: 1 / 5
You saw how Olympian Michael Phelps transformed his body and improved his performance after conditioning became a new focus of his training after the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. This book authored by Dave Salo (coach to Olympic medalists Aaron Peirsol, Jason Lezak, Lenny Krayzelburg, and Amanda Beard) will help improve your performance and times.
Rating: 5 / 5
The book has some excellent pieces of information about dryland training. The parts which were a necessity with my swimmers were the rotator cuff prevention strategies. As an ASCA Level III swim coach and an NSCA-CSCS I find myself gaining new ideas from this book.
Don’t think it’s ONLY about dryland. There are some strength and power building exercises that the author advocates bringing to the pool. For example, using a medicine ball, or elastic tubing in the water to generate power through a specific range of motion for the stroke or for the core.
The DVD was an excellent addition to the book, and many of the exercises are shown in standard form. Variations of the exercises for more difficulty or simplicity are also added throughout the book. The author does not give you a set workout plan, so if you are new to periodizing I would suggest: “Championship Swim Training” by Bill Sweetenham. The book does not go into detail about sprint vs. middle vs. distance training methodology. I think I was expecting a little more info on that.
But if you are a swimmer, a swim coach, a strength trainer, of a sports conditioner who’s involved with a population of athletes who swim, I would suggest buying this book and using it as a reference and incorporating some of the things into your programming.
Rating: 4 / 5
Good reference for serious swimmers that are looking for comprehensive information on every aspect of the sport. Easy to read and well orgainzed. Highly recommended. Inclusions of more examples of how the author trains the elite athletes and illustrations of his methods in specific programs will make the book even better.
Rating: 4 / 5
The training techniques are very cutting-edge, and I love the way the information is organized. Modules are organized by target area (core, etc) with beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques. An extremely useful book/dvd. Great for the serious swimmer.
Rating: 5 / 5