Training Frequency

Every athlete on the planet wonders how much they should be training. The answer varies greatly depending on the sport, the athlete, and the overall fitness level and goals of the athlete. Swimming does need a little special consideration when it comes to the question of training frequency.

The arms tend to be the primary muscles which generate power in the sport of swimming. This is in sharp contrast to many other sports that use the legs as the primary muscles for power. Your legs are composed of much larger muscles, and many years of evolution have adapted those muscles to be our primary means of locomotion and power.

Swimmers are not so lucky. They must train relatively small muscles into their athletic powerhouse. When it comes to small muscles, you must train frequently to keep those muscles performing at peak levels. Because of the small muscles involved in swimming, training frequency tends to more important than training volume.