Physical performance determinants in competitive youth swimmers: a systematic review.

Published in: BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation (2024)

• Greater muscular strength and power qualities, anaerobic and aerobic capacities, and lean body mass are conducive to swimming performance. • Body fat percentage has a nuanced relationship with swimming performance. • Practitioners should consider general strength and power training as a useful tool to enhance performance in their youth competitors.

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