How to train for swimming?

How do i train for swimming?

• i can swim alright but i want to get some muscle and do other cardio and workouts outside of swimming. so what are somethings that i can do so that i get better at swimming? I know ...show more

• Answer:

  I mean how good do you want to get. To be a high level weights are kind of needed. However you can still be damn good without!! You wanna be in the pool at least 3 times a week that's important. Now for land work, running I wouldn't say is that important as your cardiovascular endurance will be good from swimming anyway. Work a lot on your core muscles by doing sit-ups, crunches, leg raises, there are lots of resources online. Then press ups and pull-ups are very good for upper body. I got to nationals at swimming 3 years running when I was young without weights so it can be done!