Stretching for Swimmers
Links to information on stretches and stretching for swimmers and other athletes to increase flexibility and decrease the risk of injury.
Swimmers Stretching Before Your Swimming Workout
How many times have you seen swimmers stretching before they get in the pool? I can't count that high! Should all this stretching be taking place?
How many times have you seen swimmers stretching before they get in the pool? I can't count that high! Should all this stretching be taking place?
Stretching Routines for Swimmers to Increase Flexibility
Most swimmer's workout and swimming fitness routines, including ones that I like to use, include regular stretching to increase or maintain a swimmer's flexibility. Why should a swimmer stretch? What does flexibility do for a swimmer when they swim?
Most swimmer's workout and swimming fitness routines, including ones that I like to use, include regular stretching to increase or maintain a swimmer's flexibility. Why should a swimmer stretch? What does flexibility do for a swimmer when they swim?
Large Muscle Stretching Guide
Six ways to improve training by Marty Hull.
Six ways to improve training by Marty Hull.
Stretching Exercises
Photos that show how to work on your flexibility.
Photos that show how to work on your flexibility.
Stretching
A few very simple stretches for major muscle groups from T.J. Cunningham.
A few very simple stretches for major muscle groups from T.J. Cunningham.
Mobility
A review of different flexibility exercises from Sports Coach.
A review of different flexibility exercises from Sports Coach.
Stretching Your Potential
If you have inflexible (tight) muscles, stretching can improve your ability to exercise, play sports and complete daily chores. Plus, stretching can reduce your risk of muscle strains or overuse injuries, especially in areas where muscles are often tight (thigh, calf, shoulders and low back). (UIUC-Mckinley)
If you have inflexible (tight) muscles, stretching can improve your ability to exercise, play sports and complete daily chores. Plus, stretching can reduce your risk of muscle strains or overuse injuries, especially in areas where muscles are often tight (thigh, calf, shoulders and low back). (UIUC-Mckinley)