Competitive swimmers know that training doesn't just take place in the water. Targeted fitness training is essential to increasing explosive strength and strength endurance. Specific strength training for maximum and explosive strength, as well as strength endurance, is complemented by stabilization training to achieve greater body tension and optimal water position.

Competitive swimming requires not only technique and coordination, but also explosiveness and strength endurance. Therefore, training exclusively in the water is insufficient beyond a certain level of performance and does not lead to further progress. To reach the next level of performance, it is crucial to step outside your comfort zone.

It's advisable to supplement strength training with effective core-strengthening exercises. Strong core stability significantly improves your position in the water while swimming. These exercises don't require lifting weights, but rather endurance and concentration.