<description>&lt;p&gt;By Wayne Goldsmith&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the hottest topics in swimming is always&lt;strong&gt; Dryland Training.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I speak at conferences, it’s inevitably a question from the audience. Swimming coaches have more opinions about dryland than just about anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are the three most commonly asked questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;What are the best dryland exercises and programs?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;When should we do dryland — before or after pool workouts?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;At what age should young swimmers start strength training?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My answers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Best exercises / best programs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t matter as much as you think.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free weights, machines, body weight, pilates, yoga, a hybrid of everything — the method is less important than the outcome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The key is to vary your dryland program so that:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The swimmers enjoy it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* They complete it with the same focus and commitment as pool training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A program they hate is a program they won’t do properly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Timing — before or after pool?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simple answer: it depends on your focus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re doing a precise, accurate, speed or technique-focused pool session — it makes no sense to fatigue swimmers with heavy dryland beforehand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Match the dryland timing to the pool session goals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Age to start dryland&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t matter what age. It matters what they do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seven year olds can start a dryland program — IF it’s age and stage appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Running. Jumping. Throwing a light medicine ball. Body weight exercises like lunges and step-ups. Seeing how high they can jump.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not heavy weights. Movement. Fun. Foundation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch the video and let me know — what are YOUR answers to dryland training’s three hottest topics?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wayne Goldsmith&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://swimminggold.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;swimminggold.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

SWIMMING GOLD

Wayne Goldsmith

Dryland Training's 3 Biggest Questions

MAR 19, 202610 MIN
SWIMMING GOLD

Dryland Training's 3 Biggest Questions

MAR 19, 202610 MIN

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<p>By Wayne Goldsmith</p><p>One of the hottest topics in swimming is always<strong> Dryland Training.</strong></p><p>When I speak at conferences, it’s inevitably a question from the audience. Swimming coaches have more opinions about dryland than just about anything else.</p><p>Here are the three most commonly asked questions:</p><p>* <strong>What are the best dryland exercises and programs?</strong></p><p>* <strong>When should we do dryland — before or after pool workouts?</strong></p><p>* <strong>At what age should young swimmers start strength training?</strong></p><p><strong>My answers:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Best exercises / best programs</strong></p><p>It doesn’t matter as much as you think.</p><p>Free weights, machines, body weight, pilates, yoga, a hybrid of everything — the method is less important than the outcome.</p><p>The key is to vary your dryland program so that:</p><p>* The swimmers enjoy it</p><p>* They complete it with the same focus and commitment as pool training</p><p>A program they hate is a program they won’t do properly.</p><p><strong>2. Timing — before or after pool?</strong></p><p>Simple answer: it depends on your focus.</p><p>If you’re doing a precise, accurate, speed or technique-focused pool session — it makes no sense to fatigue swimmers with heavy dryland beforehand.</p><p>Match the dryland timing to the pool session goals.</p><p><strong>3. Age to start dryland</strong></p><p>It doesn’t matter what age. It matters what they do.</p><p>Seven year olds can start a dryland program — IF it’s age and stage appropriate.</p><p>Running. Jumping. Throwing a light medicine ball. Body weight exercises like lunges and step-ups. Seeing how high they can jump.</p><p>Not heavy weights. Movement. Fun. Foundation.</p><p><strong>Watch the video and let me know — what are YOUR answers to dryland training’s three hottest topics?</strong></p><p><strong>Wayne Goldsmith</strong></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://swimminggold.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">swimminggold.substack.com/subscribe</a>