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A Rapidly Incremented Tethered-Swimming Maximal Protocol for Cardiorespiratory Assessment of Swimmers
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Training for a 78-km solo open water swim
Maria F Piacentini1, Giulia DE Ioannon2, Giuseppe Cibelli3
1Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy - mariafrancesca.piacentini@uniroma4.it.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|April 8, 2016
Summary
This study monitored a master swimmer
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Open Water Swimming
Background:
- Ultra-marathon swimming presents unique physiological demands.
- Master athletes (40+ years) require specific training adaptations.
- Limited data exists on training regimens for ultra-endurance swimmers.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old male master swimmer trained for 32 weeks for a 78-km open water swim.
- Weekly training volume varied from 15-70 km, with 3-6 sessions/week.
- Training intensity distribution: 64% low intensity (Z1), 28% threshold (Z2), 8% high intensity (Z3).
Findings:
- The swimmer successfully completed the ultra-marathon swim.
- Training intensity included a higher proportion of Z2 compared to existing literature.
- A 43% reduction in volume occurred during the 3-week taper period.
Implications:
- Master ultra-marathon swimmers may benefit from training at or above lactate threshold (LT).
- This training approach may counteract age-related physiological decline.
- Findings offer valuable insights for coaches designing ultra-endurance swimming programs.
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