Good Workouts for Swimmers
Start with a few sit-ups and crunches to increase your heart rate. Warm up your arms by doing windmills and by crossing them in front of your body. Spend at least ten minutes warming up, to make sure that your muscles are loose.
Next, do some basic stretching exercises. Concentrate on all of the major muscle groups of your body, working from your head down, and make sure to include stretching exercises for your legs. It should only take about 30 seconds for each stretch, for a total of five minutes.
Swimmers need to concentrate on exercises that will build up their upper body. If you plan to swim multiple laps or long distances, pay special attention to strengthening your shoulders and back. Find an exercise that you enjoy doing, and it will be easier to make it part of your routine. Just remember to start slowly, and build as you go along. Next: Upper Body Strength
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