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"Finally, someone has written a book about swimming that makes sense. Emmett's ability to explain swimming concepts in an understandable way is unparalleled. This book will open up the eyes of any fitness swimmer, from novice to ex-Olympian."
Troy Dalbey
Head Masters Coach, The Phoenix Swim Club
Double Gold Medalist, 1988 Olympics
Former World Record Holder
Fitness Swimming "is filled with sound, practical advice on how to swim faster and easier and is informed by Emmett Hines' elegant writing and wonderful, down-home sense of humor. A must read for serious masters and fitness swimmers."
Phillip Whitten, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, "Swimming World" and "SWIM"
Author, "The Complete Book of Swimming"
"A must read for any self-coached swimmer. The discussions of cardiovascular fitness and stroke technique combined with Coach Hines' rainbow' of workouts will almost guarantee improvement in swimming efficiency and fitness."
Mo Chambers
Head Coach, Mountain View Masters
United States Masters Swimming Coach of the Year (1996)
"Coach Emmett Hines has created an invaluable tool for improvement-minded swimmers." Fitness Swimming "is the first book I have seen that perfectly complements the" Total Immersion "book and method by providing sensible and friendly guidance on how to build fitness and stroke efficiency in a seamless combination."
Terry Laughlin
Director, Total Immersion Swimming
Author, "Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster, and Easier"
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Troy Dalbey
Head Masters Coach, The Phoenix Swim Club
Double Gold Medalist, 1988 Olympics
Former World Record Holder
Fitness Swimming "is filled with sound, practical advice on how to swim faster and easier and is informed by Emmett Hines' elegant writing and wonderful, down-home sense of humor. A must read for serious masters and fitness swimmers."
Phillip Whitten, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, "Swimming World" and "SWIM"
Author, "The Complete Book of Swimming"
"A must read for any self-coached swimmer. The discussions of cardiovascular fitness and stroke technique combined with Coach Hines' rainbow' of workouts will almost guarantee improvement in swimming efficiency and fitness."
Mo Chambers
Head Coach, Mountain View Masters
United States Masters Swimming Coach of the Year (1996)
"Coach Emmett Hines has created an invaluable tool for improvement-minded swimmers." Fitness Swimming "is the first book I have seen that perfectly complements the" Total Immersion "book and method by providing sensible and friendly guidance on how to build fitness and stroke efficiency in a seamless combination."
Terry Laughlin
Director, Total Immersion Swimming
Author, "Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster, and Easier"
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This new edition will provide easy-to-follow, progressive workouts for swimmers of varying fitness levels. The workouts and training programmes will be supported by valuable advice on stroke techniques. Concise yet thorough, this book will offer structure and variety to readers' workouts, while the techniques covered lead to faster, more efficient swimming. Respected swimming coach Emmett Hines shows the reader how to achieve maximum results from every workout, whether trying to enhance their overall fitness or training for an upcoming triathlon. The focus of the book is putting an end to monotonous workouts and instead swimming varied, meaningful laps that will quickly get the reader into shape.This completely updated edition includes, all-new progressive workouts, updated chapters on getting equipped, assessing fitness, freestyle technique, stretching, warm-ups and cool-downs. There is also new coverage of freestyle flip turns and more technique instruction and tips throughout. Readers can use this book to put together their own complete training programme and this will improve both swim conditioning and technique.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At age 35 I am back to swiming after 20 years of absence... meanwhile training and technique issues seem to come from a different universe. Wishing to realize my childhood-dreams of participating in a "big meet" like European or World Masters Championships this book helped me tremendeously to learn how to swim more intelligently. Hines helps you to precisely judge your ability level first(test swims). Then you learn everything you need to know about swimming freestyle efficiently in theory and practically (drills are gradually built into swimming). Just to give you an example : in a few months I managed to lower my stroke counts from 16/25m to 9/25m swimming slow; I sprinted the 50m free in 31.5sec. taking 40 strokes and now I swim the same distance in 26.12sec. taking 34 strokes. As you conquer each of the six coloured zones Hines provides you with specific focus points, mental images and suggests games like SGolf (counting strokes, adding your time and eventually your heart rate to determine your score)to make each workout different and challenging. Entering yellow to red zones you learn how to build a solid aerobic base before you get to more stressful lactate endurance and lactate tolerance work always continuing to improve you technique at the same time. To me this seems to be the perfect mixture if you want to compete or just explore your personal limits.You will find detailed sample plans for the whole season explaining what you need to do when in order to perform at your best - I am looking forward to the Nationals!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Published over a decade ago (with pictures to prove it), half of this book consists of detailed workouts that are impractical to take to the poolside. With some chapters stating the obvious (equipment - you need a swimsuit...) I was beginning to loose my patience with the content, and the authors so discribed 'down to earth humour'. However, the Chapter 'Swimming the Right Way' makes this book cheap at twice the price. I followed the drills studiously, and it improved the way the way I swim tremedously.
My rating of 4 stars is based on 5 for that chapter, and 1 for the remainder.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There's an old saying about paradigms--"If you continue to do what you've always done, you'll continue to get what you've always got." I have been a "triathlete" for the past ten years. Well, at least that's what I told people. Trouble was, I couldn't swim the length of a 25-yard pool. However, every year I was determined to learn how to swim and finally become a "real triathlete." And every year I continued to give up after struggling to do it on my own. Finally, two months ago I was fortunate enough to attend a "Total Immersion" workshop which was coached by Emmett Hines. I couldn't believe it when the first thing he said he wanted me to do was swim the length of the pool, let alone the fact that he was going to videotape it. I skipped the warm-up laps everyone else was doing just so I could have enough energy to swim the entire twenty-five yards! Well, when my turn came, I took a big deep breath and swam to the other side...barely. Next came the fun (ha-ha) part--evaluating the video. The way Emmett was talking about the others, who were mostly experienced swimmers, I hoped he forgot to turn the camera on for my turn. But then this swimmer came on the monitor who made me start laughing...yeah, it was me. It took me 21 strokes to swim the length of the pool. Although I prayed that Emmett would just give me a book to read and I would learn to swim by the end of weekend, I found out we were actually going to have to swim in the pool! We began in the classroom, where Emmett instructed us on proper "fishlike-swimming" before we returned to the pool to practice the techniques. I found out after I bought "Fitness Swimming" the next day that everything Emmett taught came right from his book. Less than 24 hours from the first day's videotaping session, Emmett videotaped us again. Although we hadn't spent much time actually swimming, Emmett just said to concentrate on the drills we had practiced the day before. The results...12 strokes! And I wasn't even tired! However, as we sat in the classroom for the last time, I had just one question for our instructor, "How was I going to keep improving when I returned to Sicily (the workshop was in Dallas) and what was I supposed to do next?" It was at this point that Emmett brought out a little box containing copies of "Fitness Swimming." Needless to say I bought the book immediately and have read it and re-read it so many times the past two months that I need another copy. The book is very well organized and easily readable. In fact, in my library of several hundred fitness-related books, I can say without a doubt this book is by far the best in every category! One last thing, did I mention that by following Emmett's schedule in his book, I swam 1,500 meters this morning! So shift your paradigm, buy this book!!!
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Fitness Swimming made me want to swim more
excellent, clear and fluent reading.
If you think you know how to swim think again.
If you think you know how to swim think again.
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Book monger
Improve your freestyle
Although it should be clear already, it is worth saying that this book only covers freestyle. For anyone wanting to swim freestyle better then this book is highly recommended. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2006 by JA Foxton
Well worth while
Covers much the same ground as Total Immersion, but I found went slightly further.
Apart from good drills etc the best of these books leave the reader fired up & reaching for... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2000 by Cuffleyburgers
An essential purchase
If you only buy one book on swimming then this should be it. It covers the latest freestyle techniques in the manner of the Total Immersion program which is not unexpected as Hines... Read more
Published on 11 July 2000
Good workout plans
Among the many books I have, this actually charts out a good progression of workout plans. If you are into improving your techniques, then this book is not for you. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 1999
The best book to learn efficient freestyle swimming
I am a 30 year old finance manager who used to swim for more than 20 years especially in freestyle.I learned swimming in a swimming school when I was a child and I also read some... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1999
The best book to learn efficient freestyle swimming
I am a 30 year old finance manager who used to swim for more than 20 years especially in freestyle.I learned swimming in a swimming school when I was a child and I also read some... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1999
excellent information for swimmers of all levels
Emmett Hines' new book, Fitness Swimming is an excellent source of information for swimmers of all levels. The writing is entertaining and educational. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 1999
SUPERB
1. Ideal for swimmers of any skill level. Perfect for stroke refinement & efficiency. Easy to follow drills, workouts and explanations. Helping this non floater to float!
Published on 1 Feb 1999
Technique,target heart rates,graduated training program
At last a swimming fitness book that emphasizes technique, target heart rates, and graduated training workouts. Compliments Total Immersion training book. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 1998
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