The effect of using exercises according to the cross-training method in developing the strength of the muscles of arms and legs and the achievement of 50 meters free swimming among young swimmers

تأثير استخدام تمرينات وفق أسلوب التدريب المتقاطع في تطوير قوة عضلات الذراعين والرجلين وإنجاز 50 متر سباحة حرة للسباحين الشباب

Abstract

The significance of the research is summarized in the effect of using a variety of exercises according to the cross-training method in order to raise the level of physical abilities and thus develop the level of digital achievement for swimmers through the development of the appropriate training method or method in the hands of the coach to improve the swimmers, in addition to clarifying the role of this method in training.

The researcher used the experimental method by designing one experimental group, and a sample of Al-Ahly Sports Club’s young swimmers was used for the period from 9/6/2019 – 9/8/2019 in the closed delegations’ swimming pool ,and a set of physical tests  and the pilot study were used .

The most important objectives of the research were suggested exercises using the cross-training method to develop strength characterized by speed and achievement  of 50m freestyle swimming and to identify the effect of cross-training method in developing the strength of the muscles of the arms and legs and the achievement of 50m freestyle swimming among young swimmers.

The researcher concluded that the cross-training method has a significant and influential effect on strength and the achievement of 50 meters free swimming, and that the diversity of exercises and the use of games far from swimming gives suspense and excitement in exerting effort among swimmers, and this had an impact on the development of the distinctive strength of the muscles of the legs and arms and the achievement of 50 meters free swimming.

The researcher recommended the adoption of cross-training in developing some of the physical abilities of young swimmers, as it is an effective and purposeful training, and the necessity of diversifying exercises and using games away from swimming because it gives suspense and excitement in making the effort for the practitioner.