Subject: RE: Short pool vs Long poolWhat a timely question because I've been thinking about this too. I swim in a lot of different pools because I travel for work. In the past month, I've swam in 15M, 20M and 25M. I feel like they're a completely different workout, the most beneficial coming from the longer pools. The longers ones let me get into more of a rhythm, which I think adds to my muscle memory. With the short pools it seems like just after a couple of good strokes you're already worried about turining around again. So, I'm sure that, aerobically, the workouts are about the same, but as far as technique gains and becoming an overall better swimmer, I wish I always had access to a long pool. |