Training zones in competitive swimming: a biophysical approach.

ABSTRACT: Since swimming performance depends on both physical conditioning and technical proficiency, training zones should be built based on physiology and biomechanics inputs to dispose of structured and effective training programs. This paper presents a zone-based swimming training, supported by the oxygen uptake (V˙O₂) kinetics at low, moderate, heavy, severe and extreme intensities concurrently with lactate and heart rate values. Since technique is vital for efficiently moving through the water, upper limbs frequency and length should also be targeted during the workouts. The index of coordination was also added to our proposal since upper limbs synchronization is a key technical factor. To better establish and characterize a wide range of swimming intensities, the training methods a

SUBMITTER: Fernandes RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982397 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature