Swimming Past 50

I was somewhat dissapointed in this book but by the same token taken by pleasant surprise regarding certain aspects of the book. It is not great on technique and the mechanics of swimming; for that lack of information I was dissapointed. To the authors credit he tells you right out the gate that this is not what you will find in this book and suggests some other books. This was helpful. The information regarding various excercises that can be done in the gym to help your swimming was excellent and most beneficial. Being a very average recreational swimmer I found this helpful for taking that next step using swimming as a cardio vascular excercise routine. All in all I enjoyed this book on what to do out of the water. Recommended for seniors looking to better understand the physical aspects of swimming and how to improve your overall conditioning .

There are plenty of good tips for the past 50 swimmer, although the book is light on technique. Excellent for the swimmer dealing with injury and any older swimmer curious about how to set up an effective workout.

Mel understands every aspect of serious swimming and is able to communicate his life's experience with the sport in an understandable and enjoyable way. As a fellow US Masters swimmer, I especially apprecitate his knowledge of what it takes to get faster on a continuing basis through an understanding of stroke mechanics and training.

This is a superb book for any adult swimmer (not just those over 50), with clear discussion of physiology and training principles, as well as enjoyable biographical sketches of some masters swimmers. Highly recommended!!

Swimming Past 50 is essential reading for all adult swimmers and Masters Coaches. The book is very well organized, and the writing is informative and direct. I enjoy the illustrations and photographs -- and I particularly enjoy the spotlights of individual Masters Swimmers. These spotlights add greater depth to the discussion about fitness and performance for the more mature athlete.