NZ Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in high-quality resistance training and physical rehabilitation tools, explains how resistance training is essential for long-distance swimming events, such as open-water swims, triathlons and aquathlons.

Resistance exercise focuses on the development of musculoskeletal strength. It enhances muscle strength, endurance and power through the principle of overload. The progressive increase of the load (or the resistance) applied to a muscle causes it to become fatigued. Through the combination of overloading during workouts and the repair initiated by the body on its muscle fibers when at rest, the muscles grow stronger.

While all well-balanced athletes should incorporate resistance exercises into their overall training programs, it’s especially important for long-distance swimmers. In addition to being a sport where the body’s entire musculoskeletal system is engaged, swimming over a long distance requires a high endurance threshold.

NZ Manufacturing StrechCordz® resistance swim training tools help long-distance swimmers, including international Olympians, strengthen their musculoskeletal systems and enhance their endurance levels. Products like the StrechCordz Drag Belt, Grudge Belt and Long Belt Slider, in particular, offer long-distance swimmers the ability to train more effectively and achieve faster times:

  • StrechCordz Drag Belt/Tow Tether Drag chute provides resistance to increase strength and overall endurance.
  • StrechCordz Grudge Belt Used for two-person swimming tug of war, barge pulls and other exercises to improve strength, form and IM times.
  • StrechCordz Long Belt Slider Used for resisted swim out and speed-assisted swim back exercises. StrechCordz’s #1 in-water resistance product!

Visit NZ Manufacturing at www.nzmfg.com for more information on these and other StrechCordz, MediCordz® and TurfCordz™ resistance training tools. Or, to place an order directly, call 1-800-886-6621 or email [email protected]. Established in 1985, NZ Manufacturing is an industry leader in high-quality resistance training and physical rehabilitation tools. The company is based in Tallmadge, Ohio.