Your 12 Week Guide to Swimming

Your 12 Week Guide to Swimming
Author: Daniel Ford
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2016-07-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1607651742

"12-week guide: Swimming" offers an achievable step-by-step guide to help get an unfit person to a definable goal - a 400 metre swim in 12 weeks. The book outlines how to get started, what's needed and how to make that first step. Then using the week-by-week guide the reader works towards the target goal in very gradual steps with a weekly programme plus basic tips on nutrition, motivation, stretching and so on. The emphasis is on a very gradual approach towards achieving the goal so that the reader feels comfortable and there is constant reaffirmation of achievements as he/she works through the programme. There will also be sections for the reader's own notes, which are important for that all-important feeling of success as he/she works towards the ultimate goal of looking better and feeling fitter.

Strength Training for Faster Swimming

Strength Training for Faster Swimming
Author: Blythe Lucero
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2011-10-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1841263397

In order to enhance your performance, swimming alone is not enough. An effective strength training is crucial if you want to improve your swimming times. This book shows you what types of strength training benefit swimming and how to develop a winning routine. It includes swim-specific strength- training and lots of sample workouts.

Triathlon for the Every Woman

Triathlon for the Every Woman
Author: Meredith Atwood
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2019-03-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0738285447

You Are a Badass for aspiring triathletes: a practical and inspiring guide to getting off the couch and on the trail to race your first -- or 50th -- triathlon When Meredith Atwood first shared her journey from tired, overworked wife and mom to successful triathlete, her story resonated with women everywhere, online at her SwimBikeMom blog and in the first edition of Triathlon for the Every Woman. Now with her own IRONMAN finishes, experience, and triathlon coaching expertise, Meredith is back with even more wisdom. In this fully revised edition, Atwood not only shares how she went from the couch to an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in just over a year, but also shares the latest expertise from coaches, nutritionists, and athletes on each component of the triathlon: swimming, biking, and running. With compact training plans, the most current nutrition advice, updated resources, and the latest information on long-distance racing, this new edition has all you need to make your triathlon goals a reality.

Swim Smooth

Swim Smooth
Author: Paul Newsome
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1119968054

Transform your technique in the water and become a better swimmer with this remarkable new approach to freestyle swimming, suitable for all levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced, as well as swimming coaches. Aimed at both fitness and competitive swimmers, it explains what makes a successful stroke and how to develop your own swimming style. _x000D_The Swim Smooth approach, developed by consultants to the gold medal winning British Triathlon team, helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your stroke and provides drill and training tips to make the most of your time in the water. It accepts differences in individual swimmers and shows you how to understand the fundamentals of swimming to find a style that works for you. Technique, fitness training, racing skills and open water swimming are all covered, with photographs and 3D graphics helping you to put theory into practice. _x000D_Swim efficiently. Swim fast. Swim Smooth.

The Swim Prescription

The Swim Prescription
Author: Alexander Hutchison
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1578269261

The complete guide to swimming for overall fitness and health. Whether you swim competitively, to get fit, to stay healthy, or just swim for fun, The Swim Prescription is the all-in-one guide to everything this incredible sport has to offer. The Swim Prescription is the authoritative reference on all aspects of swimming for health, including: • Detailed explanations of how swimming benefits various health conditions • Step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate swimming into any lifestyle • Helpful tips on swimming equipment—what you should and shouldn’t buy • Three full 12-week workout courses designed for any skill level • Key points for advanced topics including nutrition, strength training and more Swimming is regenerative, beneficial and one of the easiest and most affordable way to rebuild and maintain your fitness. Do yourself a favor and write yourself a prescription for swimming! Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, The Swim Prescription unlocks the power of swimming and makes it accessible for everyone.

Swim Like a Pro

Swim Like a Pro
Author: Fares Ksebati
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578864105

Swim Like A Pro is the most comprehensive guide for swimmers looking to improve their performance and health!Fares Ksebati is one of the most trusted swim coaches in the world and has created a proven training program that has helped hundreds of thousands of swimmers improve their stroke technique and swim more efficiently.Swim Like A Pro uses a holistic approach to help you swim faster with less effort and with more enjoyment. If you're just getting started in your swimming journey, this couldn't be a better time to start!The resources in this book in this book and the online course will not only expose you to the fundamentals of technique training but also the world of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and injury prevention. Swim Like A Pro will offer you:- A Fresh Perspective On Swimming- A Deeper Understanding of Stroke Technique and Training- A Strategy to Set SMART Swimming Goals- A Holistic Approach To Swim Smarter: Nutrition, Dryland, and Mental Training- A Series of Inspiring StoriesAre you ready to swim faster and smarter than ever before?Take action towards your goals, and order Swim Like A Pro now!!ONLINE COURSE:Swim Like A Pro offers an online video course that includes swim drills, workouts, links to additional video content and an exclusive Q&A section that will grow over time.swimlikeapro.comEvery chapter has a corresponding video(s) and section in the online course. You'll be able to see and hear my explanation for each concept and stroke technique in this book. Seeing a visual representation of each concept can make all the difference in how fast you make progress.The online course has bonus video sections, a swim workout template, and interviews with swimmers who have lost weight, completed ironmans, and even won Olympic Medals! While the online video course is not required, it's highly encouraged.

The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition

The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition
Author: Stewart Smith, USN (SEAL)
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1578266483

The updated high-intensity wellness program for the serious exercise enthusiast who aspires to the fitness level of Navy SEALs—complete with step-by-step instructions, weight loss tips, beginner workouts, and more. Whether you want to be a Navy SEAL or just be as fit as one, here’s your chance. The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition has returned with updated BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) workouts and the latest entrance requirements from the Navy. With this program, you will be ready for any military training or physical challenge in the world. Train with the world’s fittest and strongest individuals: the US Navy SEALs! This complete package includes: • Updated step-by-step instructions to help the fitness recruit on their path to SEAL entry • New beginner workouts for those who need to lose 20 pounds or more • A special 12-week plan for the Navy Special Operations EOD, SWCC, Diver Physical Screening Test 0 • New information for optimal weight loss from a certified nutritionist Written by a top SEAL instructor, The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition, is the advanced exercise program that can walk you through the no-frills workout that has conditioned some of the best bodies around.

Advanced Marathoning

Advanced Marathoning
Author: Pete Pfitzinger
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2008-12-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492581976

Shave minutes off your time using the latest in science-based training for serious runners. Advanced Marathoning has all the information you need to train smarter, remain injury free, and arrive on the start line ready to run the marathon of your life. Including marathon-pace runs and tempo runs, Advanced Marathoning provides only the most effective methods of training. You'll learn how to complement your running workouts with strength, core, flexibility, and form training; implement cutting-edge nutrition and hydration strategies and recovery techniques; and taper properly to reach peak performance. With easy-to-understand day-by-day training schedules for 18- and 12-week preparation for weekly distances of 55, 55 to 70, 70 to 85, and 85-plus miles, Advanced Marathoning is simply the most comprehensive and efficient approach to marathoning. If you're ready to achieve your personal best, this book is for you.

Your 12 Week Guide to Running

Your 12 Week Guide to Running
Author: Paul Cowcher
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2016-07-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1607651769

Your 12-week Guide to Running offers an achievable step-by-step guide to help get an unfit person to a definable goal - running a 5km race in 12 weeks. The book outlines how to get started, what's needed and how to make that first step. Then using the week-by-week guide the reader works towards the target goal in very gradual steps with a weekly programme plus basic tips on nutrition, motivation, stretching and so on. The emphasis is on a very gradual approach towards achieving the goal so that the reader feels comfortable and there is constant reaffirmation of achievements as he/she works through the programme. There will also be sections for the reader's own notes, which are important for that all-important feeling of success as he/she works towards the ultimate goal of looking better and feeling fitter.