The Complete Book of Swimming

by Phillip Whitten

Experts agree that swimming is the best and most complete form of excercise. Here is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to the sport.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports

400 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 1994

Reviews

[Thejessicaness · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reviews basic movements for each stroke, the tools used in a pool, and provides workout plans, which is perfect for anyone learning to swim more efficiently. The other half of the book tells the reader how amazing exercise is by improving all aspects of your life.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for anyone getting into or, like me, back into swimming. I’ve been swimming everyday for a bit now and have been following this book’s tips and training plan.

[Laerte · Rating 4 out of 5]

O livro tem boas informações (na maior parte do tempo), pecando em outras. O autor parece que escreve apenas para o público norte-americano de leitores/praticantes, referindo-se sempre a eles. Também, joga umas informações que não são comprovadas cientificamente (como a de que correr é um esporte lesionador por si). Alguns relatos sobre amadores nadadores também são desnecessários - o autor vai jogando as informações e relatos das pessoas como se fosse uma tentativa de convencer a todo custo que o esporte é benéfico para a saúde.

[Vilmos Kondor · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a really inspiring and useful book. At times I felt that Mr. Whitten wants to make a point again and again that was already made, nevertheless I learnt several good tips from the book that contains excellent workout sessions for every swimmer and many anecdotes. My favorite is an old Masters swimmer who was not only blind but 100 years old and he entered competitions. Amazing. It is clear that Mr. Whitten adores swimming and he manages to channel his love to the reader.