SWIMMING

We weren’t built to swim. We’re land dwellers and the muscles required to move around freely on land, in a vertical position, are not used in the same way as those required to move smoothly through the denser medium of water, where of course we are horizontal.

Strength is beneficial in most sports, in swimming too, just look at the physique of elite swimmers. But swimming is a sport where technique, strength and endurance must come together for performance to improve

You will engage multiple muscle groups in the act of swimming. If you are new to the sport those muscles may be weak and short on stamina. Far from being arm and leg specific, you require a strong and flexible core, with the shoulders, back and chest muscles all coordinating to help propel you forward. Even the hands and feet play a vital role, where inaccurate positioning due to lack of flexibility can make life really tough.

A personal training plan will help you to maintain balance in the water (core), strengthen your pull (hand, arm, shoulder, chest and back) and propulsion (hips, legs, feet), improve your rotation (chest, back, core, hips) and enhance your cardio fitness.

Below are more reasons why your swimming will benefit from Personal Training: