06-21-2006, 09:49 PM
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| Cross training - Swimming
If I want to swim as part of my workout, is there any stroke more desirable than others? For example, any stroke that works muscle groups particularly suitable for fencing?
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06-21-2006, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Xenoflame If I want to swim as part of my workout, is there any stroke more desirable than others? For example, any stroke that works muscle groups particularly suitable for fencing?
Thanks. | I fear you have been misled.
Swimming is for heathens.
The true path lies in walking on top of the water.
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06-21-2006, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Fencing Jesus I fear you have been misled.
Swimming is for heathens.
The true path lies in walking on top of the water. | Awesome.
Back to topic: The purpose of swimming (at least when I do it) is to build enurance with no impact, building some strength seems as though it's a side bonus. I would just recommend doing freestyle...although I suppose it wouldn't hurt working on the other strokes too.
PS: It is very possible that I'm completely incorrect.
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06-21-2006, 11:58 PM
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| Fantastic. Thank you, and more opinions would be great. | |
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06-22-2006, 12:13 AM
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| I swim everyday as part of my fencing workout. Using a kickboard while doing the "frog" or "whip" kick can really strengthen your thighs.
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06-22-2006, 02:37 AM
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| Yes swiming is very helpfull. You gain endurance and constintution without any situation to hurt.
I suggest to swim.
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06-22-2006, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TiKiWi I swim everyday as part of my fencing workout. Using a kickboard while doing the "frog" or "whip" kick can really strengthen your thighs.
I guess the kickboard isn't really necessary | So breaststroke then? | |
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06-22-2006, 04:24 PM
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| The only complaint I have with swimming is that I always feel very hungry after swimming.
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06-22-2006, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Xenoflame So breaststroke then? | Maybe for strengthening, but for endurance you're gonna wanna go with freestyle.
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06-23-2006, 02:10 AM
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| well for the endurance path, i'd say you could run. it's the best aerobic workout you could go for and strengthens all the muscles in your legs. in addition to your legs, running works your core (which will keep you from slouching over/leaning and showing your shoulder). also running hills will build up muscles in your shoulders. if you don't think that your abs or shoulders are getting strong as quickly as you need, you can always do push ups and other core exercises. i find running is something you can do anywhere, swimming is harder to do anywhere.
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06-23-2006, 05:16 AM
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| I think swimming is good for working the aerobic system but when it comes to developing speed and power obviously you need the impact of dryland training (swimming is like anti-plyometric).
Good for cardio, but make sure you do your sprints too. | |
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06-23-2006, 09:52 AM
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| For cardio, I'd rather jump rope then swim. It translates to the sport better.
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06-23-2006, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by D+F+P=Hadouken! For cardio, I'd rather jump rope then swim. It translates to the sport better. | Only if you're bouncing way too high. The benefit of swimming is that there is no impact, which saves your knees some stress....sounds like something you could use DFP.
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06-23-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RebelFencer Only if you're bouncing way too high. The benefit of swimming is that there is no impact, which saves your knees some stress....sounds like something you could use DFP. | And don't forget that while jumping rope may more directly work those muscles used in fencing, often the objective of cross training is to complement that kind of workout, by working various muscle groups differently. | |
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06-23-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Xenoflame So breaststroke then? | That's not breaststroke. The leg portion, maybe.
All I do in the water is tread. 30 minutes of treading, following by me trying to tread for 2.5 minutes w/ my hands above my head (not just for 2.5 minutes-- trying to reach up to that goal). | |
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06-23-2006, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Xenoflame So breaststroke then? | That's not breaststroke. The leg portion, maybe.
All I do in the water is tread. 30 minutes of treading, following by me trying to tread for 2.5 minutes w/ my hands above my head (not just for 2.5 minutes-- trying to reach up to that goal). | |
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06-23-2006, 07:23 PM
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| ...I guess jump rope would seem to be the best option as it does directly relate to the sport. Plus its just an insane cardio workout. Lap swimming works you to the bone as well. | |
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