Accelerometry as a means of quantifying training distance and speed in competitive swimmers

The purpose of this study was to examine the potential relationships between accelerometer output and swim speed, and output and swim distance. Fifty-three competitive swimmers (age: 17.7 ±3.13 yrs.) fitted with two accelerometers completed two series of multiple swim bouts used to develop prediction equations for swim distance (m) and speed -formed using a subset of 13 swimmers. Significant relationships were found for accelerometer output and swim distance (R2= 0.81, p

Wright, B.V., Hinman, M.G., Stager, J.M. (2010). Accelerometry as a Means of Quantifying Swim Distance and Speed in Competitive Swimmers. Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming XI proceedings, 305-307.