Abstract des Autors

The purpose of the present study was to obtain a better-understanding of the relationships between velocity, stroke rate and distance per stroke in competitive situations and during a maximal multistage swim test (FMAP). To this end, university swimmers were evaluated during a 50, 100, 200 and 400 m freestyle, during a 50 and 100 m breast-stroke and during a FMAP test. From the results, it can be observed: 1) that the 400 m freestyle can be used to estimate the aerobic capacity of a swimmer, since the 400 m velocity is close to 100% of the maximal aerobic velocity; 2) that there is an individual model of swimming that is specific to each event. From the results, it is recommended to the coaches to establish an individual profile for each swimmer based on his or her velocity, stroke rate and distance per stroke for each swimming event. The present study also presents a new tool to instantaneously evaluate the distance per stroke during competitive and training sessions. Verf.-Referat