Single-Arm Medicine Ball Toss for Swimmers

Medicine-ball training has been used for decades to train athletes desiring superior results. Swimmers especially can reap tremendous strength, range-of-motion, and power benefits with a regular program. To be effective, a routine should be practiced at least twice and preferable three times per week. A med-ball routine may also be included in a timed circuit-training approach, where stations of push-ups, dips, jump-rope, shuttle runs and plyometric leaps and bounds are tossed into the mix. This combines strength and cardiovascular work in one fun yet demanding session. (Tom Drum, GoSwim)