ABSTRACT
The effects of using the swim suit on improving
200 m free-style performance
Dr. Hamoodi Mahmood Ismaeel
The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of using the swim suit on improving 200 m free-style performance.
Methods: 10 swimmers were selected at random way as subjects in this research and assigned into tow groups, group one served as experimental, which used the swim suit, as resistant device to improve the strength, the other used as controlled group, which used the device selected by there trainer. Both groups were tested pre & post training in 200m free-style swim, under same conditions , which performed an exercise protocol including the daily program 3 times a week for 12 weeks , and the results were analyzed statically as well.
Results: The investigator found that both groups had an improving in 200m free-style swim performance, but with different ratio . Yet the group which used the swim suit had a significant value than the other, besides of its effects on the length pull phase of arms. So, the investigator recommends using the swim suit to improve the performance in 200m free-style, also, recommends trainers to use this device in there daily training and pay attention to its benefits, as well. |