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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Swimming » (2ND)

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Authors: Robert Price
ISBN-13: 9781932549393, ISBN-10: 1932549390
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Price World Publishing
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: 2ND

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Author Biography: Robert Price

Rob Price is a first class certified personal trainer and a former fitness consultant at the University of Wisconsin. He is a national weight lifting champion and state bench press record holder who has been featured in newspapers and magazines all over the world, including the USA Today, for his sports-training expertise. Rob is a contributing author to Golf Fitness Magazine, Swimmer's World Magazine, US Bowler Magazine, and OnFitness magazine and is the founder and head trainer of SportsWorkout.com's e-Training service. In addition to being an internationally recognized fitness expert, Rob also holds a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University where he was honored as one of ten Moritz Scholars.

Book Synopsis

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Swimming is a must have for any competitive swimmer looking to accelerate his or her skills. Complete with year-round workout programs-designed specifically for swimming, there is no longer a reason to follow a general fitness routine. By doing exercises that target swimming specific muscles, you will be exercising more efficiently as well as optimizing your performance in the water.

The programs can be followed by both men & women 14 years of age & over, regardless of weight training experience. With 100+ photographs of 80 different exercises, this book is the ultimate resource for weight training for swimming. Maximize Your Athletic Potential through sport-specific training and make next season your best yet!

Jim C

Your book's programs have helped my swimmers reach their goals. The book identifies specific machines that work particularly well in the sport of swimming. The book has also given me a bunch of do's and don'ts and things the swimmers should think about. I have already noticed changes in the swimmers. Both with their physical development and also their stroke development. Also, times have dropped. I would like to thank you for a great book to help in the progression of swimming.

Table of Contents

Part ISwimming Specific Training
Introduction9
Off-season Program10
Preseason Program17
In-season Program19
Part IIGetting Started33
Warming Up35
Cooling Down36
Abs37
Stretching45
Proper Form51
Proper Breathing52
Part IIIRecommended Exercises53
Substituting Similar Exercises55
Chest Exercises55
Back (Lats) Exercises62
Shoulders Exercises68
Triceps Exercises78
Biceps/Forearms Exercises83
Legs Exercises89
Part IVThe Necessities97
Perfecting Your Technique99
Estimating Your One-Rep Max100
The Different Folks, Different Strokes Principle107
Overtraining and Staleness108
The Declaration of Variation110
Muscle Fibers112
Training Techniques114
When to Increase117
Safety Reminders124
Record Keeping126
Test Yourself129
Conclusion129
Part VSupplemental 4-Week Programs131
Endurance/Stamina/Fat-burning Programs133
General Fitness/Power Programs147
Strength Programs161

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