The Swim Prescription is the complete guide to swimming for overall fitness and health.
Whether you swim competitively, to get fit, to stay healthy, or just for fun, this all-in-one guide covers everything this incredible sport has to offer.
The Swim Prescription is the authoritative reference on all aspects of swimming for health, including:
• Health Benefits: Detailed explanations of how swimming benefits various health conditions, such as cardiovascular health, mental health, and chronic illnesses.
• Incorporating Swimming: Step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate swimming into any lifestyle, making it accessible for everyone.
• Swimming Equipment: Helpful tips on what swimming equipment to buy and what to avoid, ensuring you have the right gear for your needs.
• Swim Workouts: Three full 12-week swim workout programs designed for any skill level, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
• Advanced Topics: Key points on advanced topics including nutrition, strength training, and more, to help you maximize your swimming.
Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, The Swim Prescription unlocks the power of swimming and makes it accessible for everyone. This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness through swimming.
"The Swim Prescription wins gold as a smart, approachable how-to guide to getting the best out of life through swimming. Dr. Hutchison provides the perfect blend of scientific rationale for why swimming is an ideal sport for the masses with detailed plans for how to succeed in becoming a smart swimmer." —Ryan Berube, Olympic Gold Medalist
"Here is a book that offers the what and the how of what makes swimming so good for our bodies. The Swim Prescription holds the scientific foundation for a sport that is as beautiful as it is beneficial. Dr. Hutchison's swimming-as-lifestyle approach is what I would wish for anyone when they come to the sport of swimming." —Chris Fantz, 3x Northwest Athletic Conference Swim Coach of the Year
"A wonderfully written book for athletes of all levels and disciplines, The Swim Prescription documents the scientific benefits involved with swimming for all levels of athletes and participants." —Scott LeBlanc, Director of Sports and Wellness, University of the Incarnate Word
The Swim Prescription is a great resource for those looking into the mental and physical health benefits of swimming. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to use swimming to enhance their life experience. —Coach Tim Waud, 2017 USMS Coach of the Year, Oregon City Tankers
"Dr. Hutchison combines his knowledge as an exercise physiologist with personal stories of how swimming has been beneficial in his own life. This book allows the reader to learn how to become a better swimmer for health and recreation and combines evidence and data to back up his positions." —Josh Yellen, EdD, LAT, ATC, Master of Athletic Training Program, Department of Health & Human Performance at the University of Houston
"The Swim Prescription provides swimming enthusiasts of all ages, types, and skill levels with a map that leads to achieving ultimate personal fitness." —Chris Myhre, former Head Swimming Coach and Aquatic Director, University of Puget Sound
The Swim Prescription is the complete guide to swimming for overall fitness and health.
Whether you swim competitively, to get fit, to stay healthy, or just for fun, this all-in-one guide covers everything this incredible sport has to offer.
The Swim Prescription is the authoritative reference on all aspects of swimming for health, including:
• Health Benefits: Detailed explanations of how swimming benefits various health conditions, such as cardiovascular health, mental health, and chronic illnesses.
• Incorporating Swimming: Step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate swimming into any lifestyle, making it accessible for everyone.
• Swimming Equipment: Helpful tips on what swimming equipment to buy and what to avoid, ensuring you have the right gear for your needs.
• Swim Workouts: Three full 12-week swim workout programs designed for any skill level, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
• Advanced Topics: Key points on advanced topics including nutrition, strength training, and more, to help you maximize your swimming.
Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, The Swim Prescription unlocks the power of swimming and makes it accessible for everyone. This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness through swimming.
Praise
"The Swim Prescription wins gold as a smart, approachable how-to guide to getting the best out of life through swimming. Dr. Hutchison provides the perfect blend of scientific rationale for why swimming is an ideal sport for the masses with detailed plans for how to succeed in becoming a smart swimmer." —Ryan Berube, Olympic Gold Medalist
"Here is a book that offers the what and the how of what makes swimming so good for our bodies. The Swim Prescription holds the scientific foundation for a sport that is as beautiful as it is beneficial. Dr. Hutchison's swimming-as-lifestyle approach is what I would wish for anyone when they come to the sport of swimming." —Chris Fantz, 3x Northwest Athletic Conference Swim Coach of the Year
"A wonderfully written book for athletes of all levels and disciplines, The Swim Prescription documents the scientific benefits involved with swimming for all levels of athletes and participants." —Scott LeBlanc, Director of Sports and Wellness, University of the Incarnate Word
The Swim Prescription is a great resource for those looking into the mental and physical health benefits of swimming. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to use swimming to enhance their life experience. —Coach Tim Waud, 2017 USMS Coach of the Year, Oregon City Tankers
"Dr. Hutchison combines his knowledge as an exercise physiologist with personal stories of how swimming has been beneficial in his own life. This book allows the reader to learn how to become a better swimmer for health and recreation and combines evidence and data to back up his positions." —Josh Yellen, EdD, LAT, ATC, Master of Athletic Training Program, Department of Health & Human Performance at the University of Houston
"The Swim Prescription provides swimming enthusiasts of all ages, types, and skill levels with a map that leads to achieving ultimate personal fitness." —Chris Myhre, former Head Swimming Coach and Aquatic Director, University of Puget Sound
