Subject: Swim Workout Frequency and Swim Times OK, it s a no brainer ( generally -- I accept that overtraining, reinforcing bad technique, etc. are exceptions to the rule ) that the more you practice the faster you'll get, but I've been surprised at how little extra training it takes to make a big impact. I've been nursing a sore hip running and, as a result, have found more time to swim. I'm doing more or less the same things in each workout, but have gone from, on average 1.5-2.0 swims per week to 2.5 swims per week - more or less an extra workout here and there. Exact times are not important and are relative for each person, but I've seen a significant drop in my 500 and 1,000 times and the ease with which I can hold a faster pace for 100 intervals. I just wanted to chime in that even modest increases in frequency (one extra swim every week or two ) really seem to have a big impact. Anyone have experience to share on how easy it is to maintain those gains once they are achieved - do they dissappear or do you hang on to them if you ease back the frequency a little bit? |