Land Training

Land Training should not be confused with the Pre-Pool and Post Pool exercises prior to swimming training sessions.

Pre-Pool – performed before participating in technical sports or exercise. A warm-up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity and consists of the following:

• Raise
• Mobilise
• Activate
• Prime

For more information please visit: https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/

Post-Pool – performed after a training session or competitive event to help with the recovery of muscles. The process should include some static stretching. Post-pool stretching also helps reduce the risk of injury.

Land Training is simply activities that take place out of the pool as a form of cross training (a variety of different training methods including both cardiovascular and strength exercises), and includes strength and conditioning and flexibility exercises.

Land Training can help athletes to swim better and also improve their start with explosive power off the blocks. It is important that it is recognised that swimming is not the same as land based sports and therefore has different requirements from strength and conditioning work. The main purpose of land training is to improve strength whilst maintaining flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.