Swimming?

[JIMI]

Has anyone incorporated swiming into their training?

I have started off and on, I like how it gives a great stretch after lifting and maybe it helps your body use oxygen better. I don't know.

I'd like to find out what others have experienced.

JIMI

[Courtenay]

Swimming is a decent way to cross-train for climbing; it gives you some cardio activity and also allows you to work shoulders, back, and chest in different ways from climbing, particularly if you throw in some back stroking. It's also great for anyone having to rehab any part of the body (i.e. if you have any hand or lower body problems) as you don't need to "grip" anything and the buoyancy of the water provides resistance.

Anyone else care to share their own experiences? I know some climbers out there who are also training for triathlons...

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Courtenay Schurman, CSCS