Dryland training
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noun - Dryland training (or simply dryland) is a term used by swimmers and swimming coaches that refers to physical conditioning that a swimmer does out of the water. It is a form of cross training that includes cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength activities with the goal to condition, stretch and strengthen muscles that are used in swimming while building fitness and athleticism.
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Types of Dryland Training
- General conditioning to build an endurance base and increase cardiovascular fitness: running, jumping, spinning, rowing, cycling, stair climbing, Tabata training, KAATSU Training
- Strength phase to produce hypertrophy while maintaining flexibility and muscular balance: weight lifting and calisthenics
- Power phase to develop explosiveness and speed: strength exercises and upper body plyometric drills
- Taper phase to maintain fitness and muscle recovery: minimal weight lifting and cardiovascular fitness
Video
Alex Meyer, Open Water Swimming Olympian
Alex Meyer is a long-time member of USA Swimming and its national open water swimming team talks about life outside the pool:
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- How To Train For Open Water Swimming
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- Diary Of A Double With Antonio Argüelles - Week 3
- Diary Of A Double With Antonio Argüelles - Week 2
- Diary Of A Double - The Kickoff, Day One
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- The Race Club Dryland Training video
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