The Fit Swimmer : 120 Workouts and Training Tips, Vol. 1

This book puts an end to the drudgery of merely counting laps by showing you how to create your own individual fitness program—and have fun doing it! Learn how to:

• Determine your own fitness level
• Choose an appropriate training program and build upon that program with a variety of innovative workouts
• Use a timing clock and interval training to increase your speed and endurance
• Use various training equipment, such as kick boards, hand paddles, and swimming fins to strengthen stroke technique
• Improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and flexibility

1. give me a change from normal routine
2. make me a faster swimmer
3. challenge me to work harder

The swimming champion discusses 120 swimming workouts with training tips on correct technique.

This book puts an end to the drudgery of merely counting laps by showing you how to create your own individual fitness program--and have fun doing it! Learn how to:

• Determine your own fitness level
• Choose an appropriate training program and build upon that program with a variety of innovative workouts
• Use a timing clock and interval training to increase your speed and endurance
• Use various training equipment, such as kick boards, hand paddles, and swimming fins to strengthen stroke technique
• Improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and flexibility

1. give me a change from normal routine
2. make me a faster swimmer
3. challenge me to work harder

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