Swimming

This trial tests whether an 8-week program combining exercises on sand and in shallow water can improve physical performance, recreational swimming habits, and water-safety perceptions in adults aged 60 and older. Participants will do three 30-minute sessions per week, including …

This study looked at whether an 8-week TRX exercise program could improve bowel habits and reduce stomach issues in competitive male swimmers aged 9 to 13. Thirty-two young athletes were split into two groups: one did TRX training plus swimming, the other only swam. Researchers m…

This study looked at whether strength training or plyometric (jump) training improves 50-meter sprint swimming more in youth athletes. 18 swimmers aged 10-17 did one of the two extra workouts twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured swim times and stroke technique before an…

This study tested whether foam rolling helps elite swimmers recover faster after intense sprint training. Fifteen national-level swimmers did hard sprints, then either used foam rolling or swam gently to recover. Researchers measured heart rate variability to see which method wor…