Shape Up!

This is the second in a three book series of swim workouts by Coach Blythe Lucero. This book contains 100 swim workouts designed to generate full body fitness through a conditioning routine focused on building endurance, versatility and applicable power. The workouts in this book use established training methods including interval training, benchmark swims and speed play to build conditioning and improve fitness. The workouts total up to 3,500 yards/meters. Each workout is accompanied by a "Tip of the Day" to help swimmers get the most from their conditioning routine. A Progress Log is included for swimmers to track their improvement. Coach Blythe's Swim Workouts are appropriate for self-coached swimmers and triathletes, as well as for coaches looking for workout content for the athletes they train. The presentation of the workouts in this book series is clear and comprehensive. Photos and diagrams are included to assist with training goals.

Auteur
Blythe Lucero has been coaching swimming for more than 25 years. She currently oversees BE AR Swimming, Berkeley Barracudas and Berkeley Aquatic Masters, where she brings her passion for swimming to the development and training of swimmers of all ages, from novice to world class. Blythe grew up in Berkeley, California in a large athletic family. She swam competitively in her youth, achieving All-American status in college. In addition to coaching swimming, she trains Water Safety Instructors for the Red Cross and works in graphic design. "Strength Training for Faster Swimming" is her sixth book, following the three book series "Coach Blythe's Swim Workouts", the successful book "The 100 Best Swimming Drills", published in 2007, and "Masters Swimming - A Manual", published in 2006.