Mastering Swimming

Name: Mastering Swimming
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ISBN: 9780736074537

ISBN-10: 0736074538

ISBN-13: 9780736074537

Edition: 2009

Authors: Maureen (Mo) Chambers, Jim Montgomery

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Lead author is a former swimming world record holder and three-time Olympic gold medalist. A comprehensive resource for adult intermediate swimmers to refine their strokes, swim faster and more efficiently, and realize benefits from improved conditioning and exercise programs. Presents everything needed to create training plans, plus numerous samples, whether for fitness or competition. Covers improving breathing, balance, starts, turns, and all four strokes; selecting the ideal coach of Masters program; working out with a team; and training for pool and open water competition. Included useful tips and sidebars on equipment, dry land training, and motivation.

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 10/27/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgments



Taking the Plunge



Start With a Vision, Train With a Plan



Set the Stage for Success



Develop Your Water Sense



Fine-Tuning Your Strokes



Freestyle



Backstroke



Butterfly



Breaststroke



Starts, Turns, and Finishes



Conditioning for Success



Workout Essentials



Pool Workouts



Dry-Land Training



Open-Water Training



Make Your Plan for Success



Competition



Competing in Pool Events



Competing in Open Water


Appendix


Bibliography


Index


About the Authors