Swimming Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (934 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0880119071 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Now Swimming Past 50 shows there's no excuse at all, so jump right in. Swimming Past 50 offers age-appropriate fitness and competition training programs as well as many valuable insights for swimmers who have lapped the 50-year mark. Training methods, stroke technique instructions, and drills are accompanied by important age considerations. As an exercise physiologist and high school swim coach, he has studied training methods and schedules for fitness and performance in swimming. Age was always a poor excuse not to swim. Whether you swim to stay in shape or compete as a Masters swimmer, you'll find the material useful and accurate.Authors Mel Goldstein and Dave Tanner know their subject matter well. Goldstein went on to coach Masters swimmers and to swim competitively, and he currently ranks among the top ten nationally in the 60 to 64 age group. But most books cater
I found the chapters on dryland training and on prevention and treatment of injuries to be especially informative, interesting, and relevant for me. It should be added to all team libraries and read by all Masters swimmers and triathletes. """"Many thanks to Mel and Dave for continuing Doc's unselfish tradition of sharing knowledge with others. It is long overdue."""Jeff FarrellSix-event National and five-event World Masters Champion (1998) Two-event Olympic gold medalist (1960)International Swimming Hall of Fame member " . The authors have put together a book that will appeal to the many Masters and adult
Patrick Cabe said Not for beginners. Be warned -- this book is aimed more at serious swimmers, those largely with competitive urges, than at the fitness swimmer who is interested primarily in the health benefits of swimming as exercise.The authors are explicit about their purpose. They state: "Swimming Past 50 is not a 'learn to swim' book. [It] covers in more depth the benefits of an intense, structured training program, in order to prepare for competition."I swam competitively in high school, Not for beginners Patrick Cabe Be warned -- this book is aimed more at serious swimmers, those largely with competitive urges, than at the fitness swimmer who is interested primarily in the health benefits of swimming as exercise.The authors are explicit about their purpose. They state: "Swimming Past 50 is not a 'learn to swim' book. [It] covers in more depth the benefits of an intense, structured training program, in order to prepare for competition."I swam competitively in high school, 45 years ago. Recently,. 5 years ago. Recently,. Linda Buechting said Good tips. There are plenty of good tips for the past 50 swimmer, although the book is light on technique. Excellent for the swimmer dealing with injury and any older swimmer curious about how to set up an effective workout.. What to do out of the water I was somewhat dissapointed in this book but by the same token taken by pleasant surprise regarding certain aspects of the book. It is not great on technique and the mechanics of swimming; for that lack of information I was dissapointed. To the authors credit he tells you right out the gate that this is not what you will find in this book and suggests some other books. This was helpful. The information regarding various excercises that can be done in the gym to help your swimming w