Swimming Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series) (Paperback)

by Mel Goldstein (Author), Dave Tanner (Author) "Swimming is the perfect exercise for lifetime fitness..." (more)
Key Phrases: preparatory mesocycle, goal set training, competitive mesocycle, Conclusion Swim, United States, Doc Counsilman (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"""Many thanks to Mel and Dave for continuing Doc's unselfish tradition of sharing knowledge with others. Having a complete book specific to the mature swimmer is a great motivator. Look out, Mel!"""
Bill Mulliken
Olympic gold medalist, 200-meter breaststroke (1960)
"""This is a unique study of Masters swimming that covers all aspects of the subject in a logical, readable form. The book is filled with information that will benefit even the most experienced Masters swimmer. It should be added to all team libraries and read by all Masters swimmers and triathletes. I found the chapters on dryland training and on prevention and treatment of injuries to be especially informative, interesting, and relevant for me. The authors have put together a book that will appeal to the many Masters and adult fitness swimmers who are active in different ways in this wonderful sport. It is long overdue."""
Jeff Farrell
Six-event National and five-event World Masters Champion (1998)
Two-event Olympic gold medalist (1960)
International Swimming Hall of Fame member
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Product Description
Swimming Past 50 offers age-appropriate fitness and competition training programs and insights for swimmers who have lapped the 50-year mark. Written by Masters swimming coaches, this book will help you reach your target fitness level, improve performance, and increase your enjoyment of swimming. Both in-pool and dryland training programs and sample workouts are presented in a clear and ready-to-use format, and they can be easily tailored to meet your specific needs. The authors also include technique instruction to help sharpen your strokes and injury prevention guidelines to keep you healthy and injury-free. In addition, real-life stories of Masters swimmers over age 50 and samples of their workouts will give insight into developing your own program. Whether you swim to stay in shape, compete as a Masters swimmer, or are looking to start swimming regularly at this point in your life, Swimming Past 50 is your guide to success.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880119071
• ISBN-13: 978-0880119078
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #330,328 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars written by a swimmer for swimmers, October 7, 1999

By	Bob Hopkins ([e-mail]) (Sparta, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

Mel understands every aspect of serious swimming and is able to communicate his life's experience with the sport in an understandable and enjoyable way. As a fellow US Masters swimmer, I especially apprecitate his knowledge of what it takes to get faster on a continuing basis through an understanding of stroke mechanics and training.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book on physiology, technique, and training., August 5, 1999

By A Customer

This is a superb book for any adult swimmer (not just those over 50), with clear discussion of physiology and training principles, as well as enjoyable biographical sketches of some masters swimmers. Highly recommended!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Adult Swimmers, June 16, 1999

By A Customer

Swimming Past 50 is essential reading for all adult swimmers and Masters Coaches. The book is very well organized, and the writing is informative and direct. I enjoy the illustrations and photographs -- and I particularly enjoy the spotlights of individual Masters Swimmers. These spotlights add greater depth to the discussion about fitness and performance for the more mature athlete.