Since endurance is a crucial component of open-water,
long-distance and triathlon swimming success, it's essential to
increase your threshold through proper training. And NZ
Manufacturing is here to help. Our StrechCordz® products can
complement your endurance workout and improve your overall
performance.
NZ Manufacturing StrechCordz products - engineered for maximum
comfort, function and security - have shown to improve stamina,
power, stroke and Individual Medley times for international
Olympians and novice swimmers. Our StrechCordz Drag Belt/Tow
Tether, in particular, helps to increase strength and endurance by
using a drag chute. This chute, attached to the swimmer, acts like
a weight to provide drag resistance. The resistance causes you to
adjust your stroke and stamina, therefore helping to increase your
strength and overall endurance. Our drag chute is much safer than
using a dumbbell or bucket, and is even compatible with flip
turns.
To properly use the drag belt/tow tether, start by performing your
normal warm-up laps. Then incorporate a set of laps with this
special training tool. As you use the tool on a regular basis, you
can begin to slowly build up your number of laps/mileage. When the
resistance becomes too easy, simply switch to a bigger tow tether
resistance.
Training with the drag belt/tow tether may be challenging at
first, but the benefits are worth it. After doing a set of laps
with the drag belt/tow tether, you'll feel faster and more
efficient for the rest of your workout. Speaking of workouts, here
are three we suggest trying:
Workout #1
Warm-up: 200 yards
Main Set: 1x500 yard
1x400 yard
2x300 yards
1x400 yard
1x100 yard
Kick Set: 4x50 yards kickboard with freestyle kick
Technique: 4x100 yards with tow/drag belt
Cool Down: 200 yards
Total: 3,000 yards or 1.70 miles
Workout #2
Warm-up: 100 yard
Main Set: 2x50 yards
1x100 yard
2x50 yards
2x100 yards
2x50 yards
3x100 yards
2x50 yards
Kick Set: 4x50 yards kickboard with freestyle kick
Technique: 4x100 yards with tow/drag belt
Cool Down: 100 yards Total: 1,800 yards or 1.02 miles
Workout #3
Warm-up: 100 yards
Main Set: 2x50 yards
2x100 yards
3x200 yards
2x50
yards
Kick Set: 8x50 yards kickboard with free style kick
Technique: 8x50 yards with tow/drag belt
Cool Down: 100 yards Total: 2,000 yards or 1.13 miles
Do you have a favorite endurance workout? Use other resistance
training methods to increase your threshold? Please share them
here!