Master swimmer and middle aged swimmers spend several hours in a pool on a weekly basis training and even working to improve their speed. A study out of Portugal has discovered several factors related to swimming that will decrease speed in aging. Technical efficiency and creating aerobic and anaerobic movements can help master swimmers fight the decline of performance that comes with aging while allowing them to continue benefiting from the exercise.
Key Takeaways:
- Swimming race times do increase with age, especially more so with women and in long-distance events
- Older swimmers are often newer to the sport, have not had a lifelong commitment to it, and have barriers like lower oxygen intakes slowing them down
- Training can help to combat some of the challenges that masters swimmers face
“Easy on the joints, it’s age-friendly and more forgiving on the body than a high-impact activity like running.”
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