Brett Hawke A 2-time Olympian for Australia, Brett was a 17-time All-American at Auburn in the late '90s. In his second year as the sprint coach at Auburn, his work speaks for itself. This year one of… + See More +
Brett Hawke A 2-time Olympian for Australia, Brett was a 17-time All-American at Auburn in the late '90s. In his second year as the sprint coach at Auburn, his work speaks for itself. This year one of… + See More
A 2-time Olympian for Australia, Brett was a 17-time All-American at Auburn in the late '90s.
In his second year as the sprint coach at Auburn, his work speaks for itself. This year one of Brett's swimmers, Cesar Cielo, set the NCAA record in both the 50 and 100 freestyle.
Anonymous Coward said: “I know it is a little off topic, but...
I know we get a feel with the WWW on floswimming about what big time schools and clubs are doing in the weight room, but for someone who is about 18-20 and a collegiate swimmer (not so much on the level as an Auburn) what is the importance and roll of weight training for a mid distance stroke swimmer 100, 200. How much focus should realy be placed on lifting weights, and or getting more toned.”
It's hard when you are on a team where your teamate is your rival and turns on you(because of jealousy), it really makes the team fall apart if it's a small one.
"Hate to use him as an example all the time, but that was the major change in MPs training. He is a true mid-D swimmer despite his recent desire to sprint."
What are you talking about? Recent? He went 51.1 in the 100 fly in Barcelona 03 probably weighing half of what he weighs now and he still only goes a 50.4 with the new suit (we'll see what happens this summer)... I'm a sprinter myself and I have dropped a little time in my 50's and 100's after really going insane in the weight room, but swimming is such an inefficient sport with so many x-factors, you can't just talk about transferring dryland power into the water... Especially the 200. Lots of weaklings with great technique, aerobic endurance and the ability to relax will still beat the horses
100 and 200 are not mid distance these days, not sure if 100s ever were. In SCY, with walls being so important you need the power and muscular endurance for a dolphin kick. With both races lasting between 40-65 seconds and 90-120 respectively, anerobic power and strength are everything. Tone is important from a core strength and I guess streamlined standpoint, but if you can't or don't transfer land strength to water strength, weights are meaningless. Hate to use him as an example all the time, but that was the major change in MPs training. He is a true mid-D swimmer despite his recent desire to sprint.
I know we get a feel with the WWW on floswimming about what big time schools and clubs are doing in the weight room, but for someone who is about 18-20 and a collegiate swimmer (not so much on the level as an Auburn) what is the importance and roll of weight training for a mid distance stroke swimmer 100, 200. How much focus should realy be placed on lifting weights, and or getting more toned.
The last 15 seconds was the most important - racing as an individual is for your country. That is so true and the only reason I see lots of swimmers care to do well beyond the team aspect
Very interesting topic actually 'cuz I've been wondering how Freddie Bousquet was handling his current relay training with his French team mates and his next participation at the American World Trials. I "guess" that mustn't be easy every day...
There's something to be said for a team environment but when it comes down to it, swimming is an individual sport. Brett does a pretty good job of using the team to create confidence for the individual. July 1, 2009
Individual Vs Team
“I know it is a little off topic, but...
I know we get a feel with the WWW on floswimming about what big time schools and clubs are doing in the weight room, but for someone who is about 18-20 and a collegiate swimmer (not so much on the level as an Auburn) what is the importance and roll of weight training for a mid distance stroke swimmer 100, 200. How much focus should realy be placed on lifting weights, and or getting more toned.”
"Hate to use him as an example all the time, but that was the major change in MPs training. He is a true mid-D swimmer despite his recent desire to sprint."
What are you talking about? Recent? He went 51.1 in the 100 fly in Barcelona 03 probably weighing half of what he weighs now and he still only goes a 50.4 with the new suit (we'll see what happens this summer)... I'm a sprinter myself and I have dropped a little time in my 50's and 100's after really going insane in the weight room, but swimming is such an inefficient sport with so many x-factors, you can't just talk about transferring dryland power into the water... Especially the 200. Lots of weaklings with great technique, aerobic endurance and the ability to relax will still beat the horses
I know we get a feel with the WWW on floswimming about what big time schools and clubs are doing in the weight room, but for someone who is about 18-20 and a collegiate swimmer (not so much on the level as an Auburn) what is the importance and roll of weight training for a mid distance stroke swimmer 100, 200. How much focus should realy be placed on lifting weights, and or getting more toned.
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