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Discussion: swimming
Subject: swimming By: joel torres Written on: 2005-05-05 11:42:13 Message: Hello, I recently got relocated to a remote area... I have been training to do a tri, but unfortuanately where the military sent me there are no swimming pools, or bodies of water. I still ride a mountainbike, and a stationary bike (at the gym). I run a lot too. Does anyone have any suggestions on exercises that would help me in my swimming, without getting in the water ofcourse. Thank you very much for your help. Joel
Subject: RE: swimming By: MARTIE MARIE Written on: 2005-05-05 18:10:10 Message: On swimming--get on the internet and look for areas around your town. Go explore and u will find.
Subject: RE: swimming By: joel torres Written on: 2005-05-06 04:06:35 Message: Sorry can't leave the camp. I wish I could though....I'm sure there are places to swim around, but they are out of reach. Joel
Subject: RE: swimming By: Joshua Bone Written on: 2005-05-07 21:27:43 Message: Joel; If your worried about losing speed and strength in your swim, you can always make sure to work out the primary muscles used in the swim. Do chest excercises, and core excercises. Whenever possible make sure you are doing dynamic excercises on those groups. It doesnt replace the pool completely but until you find a place to swim I am sure it will help.
Subject: RE: swimming By: John D Written on: 2005-05-16 08:50:32 Message: buy some of those exercise bands, attach them to the door, lie prone on a weight bench, and do some air swimming! It will work those muscles you'll need when you jump in the water. Exercise bands are also relatively cheap.
Subject: RE: swimming By: William Dessoffy Written on: 2005-05-18 23:41:02 Message: Nothing beats pool time!!!! Legs are much more important than you think. Stroke improvement can be 70 %.Strength only 30%. GET IN THE POOL!!! ~Daddeo~
Subject: RE: swimming By: MARTIE MARIE Written on: 2005-07-15 12:18:29 Message: Hello! Kristie McKay these tips are for you to read. It'll get boring but keep on training and u'll see the results...Martie Mar ;0)
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