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Fitness Swimming (Fitness Spectrum Series)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.716
EAN: 9780880116565
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0880116560
Label: Human Kinetics Publishers
Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 186
Publication Date: 1998-10
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Studio: Human Kinetics Publishers
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Editorial Review:
Improve your swimming technique and your conditioning level with Fitness Swimming! Inside you'll find 60 workouts in six zones color-coded by intensity and duration, plus 16 sample programs that show you how to put together a complete training program.
Written by coach Emmett Hines, Fitness Swimming is part of the Fitness Spectrum Series—a collection of books from Human Kinetics that offers fitness enthusiasts and sports participants a practical and flexible approach to training.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - This book is great!
Emmett Hines' book has been very helpful to me. I am a former college runner who had to switch to swimming after my legs went bad, so I was a complete novice, but one with mild competitive ambitions. After doing his drills, I am able to swim faster with less effort, allowing me to go further and faster. I can really notice the difference between the way I used to plow through the water versus the way I glide through it now.
When you first try these drills, they may seem awkward and frustrating, ... Read More
Rating: - The only book needed to improve your stroke
After years of non-swimming, I took a stroke technique class at my local pool last fall. When I began the class, I could not complete one length of a 25 yard pool. I never was a good swimmer even after lessons as a child. The class got me started, but I had a long way to go. When the class ended, I went looking for a book to help me continue. I found this book on Amazon, and the many positive reviews convinced me to give it a try. Three months and two practices a week later, I had a lesson with the teacher of ... Read More
Rating:  - Very instructional
Very instructional book. More suitable for competitive swimmer, I think. Contains sets of practise drills for beginner (green zone) to competition (red zone). I only followed up until green zone and have not progressed further. You need to copy down the drill sets on a slate and record your heart beat, time and stroke count. I did that until some misunderstood kid took my instruction slate on the pool edge, thinking somebody left it. I got it back with scribbles all over and I just gave up after that. A ... Read More
Rating: - Not bad, not great
I learned quite a bit, but I think it's too focused on workouts rather than teaching. Not bad though, just not the greatest.
Rating: - Swim Faster With Less Effort
These drills will make you a faster, more efficient swimmer. The tips will especially help you improve your freestyle.
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