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- Title
PROPORTIONALITY OF LOAD DURING SWIMMING LESSONS OF ADULTS.
- Authors
Macejková, Yvetta; Masaryková, Dana; Labudová, Jela
- Abstract
Introduction: Physical activities in water environment are essential for man's health. The level of swimming abilities is conditioned by level of swimming technique. Improving of swimming technique is not time conditioned and therefore it makes a very important part of swimming lessons. Our paper brings knowledge about the differentiated efficiency of on physical load while improving swimming technique of adults. The aim of the paper was to find out intensity of load during adult's swimming lessons. We wanted to adapt the content of the lessons to improve swimming technique. Materials and Methods: We monitored two women (34 years and 35 years) and one man (44 years) during a swimming course for adults (20 lessons), twice a week. All monitored adults were on the same swimming level, they were able to swim 50m breaststroke and backstroke. We used the Carvonen Formula for specifying the aerobic zone. Minimum was counted with 60% HRmax (or 50%) and maximum with 80% HRmax (or 70%). Results: The following factors influenced the proportionality of load during the lessons: previous water experience (psychic blocks), somatic predispositions, quality of swimming skills, age. The highest heart rate was measured during lessons of improving crawl and backstroke technique. Discussion: The swimming lessons of adults can be placed among the physical activities in water environment which develop physical condition and have mostly aerobic character.
- Subjects
BREASTSTROKE (Swimming); BACKSTROKE (Swimming); PHYSICAL fitness; ADULTS; PUBLIC health
- Publication
Fitness & Performance Journal (Online Edition), 2008, Vol 7, Issue 3, p180
- ISSN
1519-9088
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3900/fpj.7.3.180.e