Gym gains in the pool: strength training may boost swim starts and turns
NCT ID NCT07076017
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
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- 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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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38 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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12 to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Member of York City Baths Club's National, Regional or Club Squads * Age 12 to 21 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Parent/guardian and/or swimmer unwilling to provide written, informed consent * Current time-loss injury * Unable to complete 2 interventions sessions per week for 10 weeks (intervention group only)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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York St John University
York, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom
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