How may hours should a 14 year old girl be putting in in the pool to be making national level times?

Question

how many hours for each sessions ans how many sessions . Im doing 7 1.5 hours sessions but not getting there at aLL.

Idea please ansers back . If i dont make it by 15 im giving up

Answer 1

At least 10 hours a week ( 2 hrs a day/5 days a week with staggered rest days. I like 2 days on 1 off then 3 days on 1 off) but if you're time isn't budging,  try taking 3 to 4 days off then check your times again, they should increase by at least 2 whole sec. Your muscles will grow fonder of the stroke if you taper your practice after a month of hard training.

Answer 2

4 hours a day and no breaks

Answer 3

1 and a half hours definitely isn't going to get you to Nationals anytime soon. I would say put in at least 2 hours, maybe 2 hours and half an hour.

But also something that I noticed is that you don't have any off days. It's advisable not only for your muscles to have an off-day but also for yourself because of time constraints. Should you move up to more time you'll really want that extra time just to do whatever else you do outside of swimming.

Answer 4

You should cross train. swim

about 2 hours a day but also

run in your freetime as much as

you can.

i hope i helped.!

Answer 5

You need to post your times!  We cannot judge how close you are to making it without your times.  As for making it by age 15, that's ridiculous.  Your body isn't fully developed yet so you can't just say o i'm gonna quit if i can't do this.  It shows you aren't ready for the commitment.  

As for training hours it took me twenty hours a week to final achieve a national level. Four of those hours were dryland and weight training.  I started doing three hours of practice a day when I was 14 and didn't make nationals until I was 16 going on 17.  It can take up to a year to see the results of your hard work.

Answer 6

If you want to swim at the national level you need to be on a team with a good coach.  National level training is not only intense, it is very specific.  While it is possible for a lay person to be successful, it is highly unlikely.  Check out usaswimming.org to find a team near you.

If you are already on a team and unhappy with your training/progress you need to talk to your coach.  Sit down with your parents and your coach and talk about your goals and concerns.  If you are still unhappy, consider switching teams.  Meet with other coaches and find a team that will fit your needs.

Answer 7

You might want to increase your time but you might also lift weights. Be sure not to over train because that can lead to injury.

Answer 8

hi what club do you swim for

Answer 9

you should do at least 2 practices a day for 2hrs along with dry land and maybe weights. I dont think you should give up if you dont make the national level my age 15, your still young. If your team isnt giving you what you need switch to a better one with other people who are at the national level to push you.

hope that helps