Resistance Pool vs. Lap Pool
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FutureIronGirl17 posted 18 weeks ago.
It would seem to me that you can... although I am no pool expert. You would think that after training in a resistance pool, that getting into a regular pool would be a piece of cake. It's sort of like walking on a treadmill, you're keeping up so you don't fall off the back, where as when you're just walking, you're setting your own (fast or slow) pace. I hope this helps.
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gdtkona posted 18 weeks ago.
I have used an endless pool for five years. There is a significant difference between this and a lap pool. IN a current pool it is important to know the size of the current. In an endless pool it is about 2' by 2' meaning that when you so that when you catch water your hand is outside of the moving water and you artificially feel like you have a great catch since you are 'catching' the non moving water. Swimming in an endless pool with fists clenched is like an open hand in a pool. However because the current hits your torso and then slows as it passes underneath your hips and legs, it forces you to develop good body position otherwise you feet are on the bottom. The continuous swimming,ie no turns and push off makes for a fabulous training effort very much like the difference between a 25 yard pool and a 50 meter pool. So use the current pool for intervals and body position work. It is also great for kicking but make sure you spend time in a lap pool. GT
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flaniganrj posted 18 weeks ago.
Current Pools help you feel your body postion mistakes. I agree w/ gtdkona.....the lap pool is a must.
I just joined a fitness club today that has both a lap pool and a resistance pool and I was curious if there is an advantage to one over the other. Can you do drills in either?