Gym gains in the pool: strength training may boost swim starts and turns

NCT ID NCT07076017

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: York St John University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a 10-week dry-land strength and conditioning program to usual swim training can improve start and turn performance in competitive youth swimmers aged 12 to 21. Thirty-eight swimmers from York City Baths Club will either do the extra gym sessions or stick with their normal training. Researchers will measure swim times, jump height, and strength before, during, and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dry-land strength and conditioning programme
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that adding gym-based strength training helps young swimmers improve their race starts and turns.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-randomized trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to all swimmers. The program is also time-intensive and may not suit everyone.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POWER TRAINING EXERCISE PROTOCOLS STRENGTH TRAINING EFFECTS SWIMMING

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Locations

York St John University

York, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

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