Effects of Repetition Training with Maximal Speed on Anaerobic Power and Swimming Performance in Children Swimmers

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of repetition training with maximal speed on anaerobic power and swimming performance in children swimmers. Eighteen children swimmers were divided into control group (n=6), 15-meters group (n=6) and 25-meters group (n=6). All subjects sustained the basic swimming training programs during the experimental period. The subjects of 15-meters group and 25-meters group had additional training schedules with repetition training with maximal speed for 15-meters with 10 repetitions or 25-meters with 6 repetitions three times per week. The anaerobic power of arms and legs, as well as swimming achievement, stroke rate and stroke distance of 50 meters of the subjects were tested before and after training. Data was analyzed by two-way mixed design ANOVA. The results showed that no significant differences in all variables among groups before training. After training, the minimal anaerobic power and fatigue indices of arms and legs, as well as stroke rate in both 15-meters group and 25-meters group were significantly higher than control group (p＜.05). However, there were no differences between 15 meters and 25 meters. Furthermore, the maximal, minimal, and average anaerobic power of arms and legs, fatigue indices of legs, 50-meter free-style swimming achievement and stroke rate in post-trained of 15-meters and 25-meters groups were significantly better than pre-trained groups (p＜.05). It is concluded that both of repetition training with maximal speed methods for 15 meters with 10 repetitions and 25 meters with 6 repetitions can enhance the anaerobic power of arms and legs as well as swimming achievement.