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Endurance - speed conflict in swimming

This study has analyzed the relationship between aerobic endurance and sprinting speed in young male swimmers during general mesocycle. Some scientists contend that endurance will reduce swimming speed (Maglischo, 2006). The aim of this paper is to investigate the existence of conflict between aerobic endurance and maximum swimming speed in age group swimmers during the general preparation phase. For that purpose, 23 swimmers were tested, whose ages were between 12 and 13, with two specific tests in the water. The 2X25 meter front crawl maximal effort sprint test was used in the assessment of swimming speed. For the endurance assessment, the test of 1500 meter was used in applying front crawl technique. Firstly, the results have shown huge increase of aerobic endurance. Secondly, they have indicated that there is no evidence of conflict between aerobic endurance and swimming speed.

aerobic endurance, swimming speed, aerobic enzymes

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