{"product_id":"9780809254545","title":"The Fit Swimmer","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brems, Marianne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis book puts an end to the drudgery of merely counting laps by showing you how to create your own individual fitness program--and have fun doing it!  Learn how to:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine your own fitness level \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose an appropriate training program and build upon that program with a variety of innovative workouts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a timing clock and interval training to increase your speed and endurance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse various training equipment, such as kick boards, hand paddles, and swimming fins to strengthen stroke technique \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and flexibility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  Included for quick reference are tips for streamlining strokes, checklists for proper stroke execution, and a helpful glossary of training terms as well as a section on the joys and challenges of open water swimming.  \"I am constantly looking for new approaches which will do at least one of the following, and possibly all three: \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003egive me a change from normal routine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake me a faster swimmer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echallenge me to work harder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Fit Swimmer\u003c\/i\u003e addresses all these in an informative and entertaining way, making this book a valuable resource for all swimmers.\" -- James E. Counsilman Swimming Coach Indiana University  Marianne Brems is a Masters swimmer, coach of the San Mateo Master Marlins, author of \u003ci\u003eSwim for Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e101 Favorite Workouts\u003c\/i\u003e, and a regular columnist for \u003ci\u003eSwim Swim\u003c\/i\u003e magazine.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9780809254545\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge Group:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 199.6 gr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":43845820940526,"sku":"9780809254545","price":29.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/products\/9780809254545_b2b4aea0-85ab-41a7-9ad0-eb52703984c0.jpg?v=1671238419","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/9780809254545","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}