Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series)

Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series)
by David Salo, Scott Riewald

Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series)
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Author: David Salo, Scott Riewald
Brand: Human Kinetics
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-06-30
ISBN: 073607242X
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Human Kinetics

Book Reviews of Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series)

Book Review: Bring Dryland to the Pool
Summary: 4 Stars

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.

Summary of Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series)

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 teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times:


-Exercises and drills for each stroke

-Event-based workouts and programs

-Dryland training

-Tapering for peak performance

-Year-round conditioning plans

-Nutrition before, during, and after swim meets

In addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success.

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