The majority of swimming coaches will agree that effective training requires an applied understanding of key training concepts, and implementation of these concepts within the training program. We all use 'common terminology' to describe the way we plan and carry out our methods. A general description of seasonal program development usually sounds like: "Build an aerobic base early in the season and then add more intense work to develop speed and speed-endurance prior to the `taper` (i.e. reduction in workload), which facilitates a super-compensation of accumulated training affects." We use the term 'aerobic base' quite freely, and everyone seems to know what we're talking about, but do we really have a clear concept of: (i) what it means, (2) how it's measured, and (iii) what are the resultant outcomes? If the term is so widely used, perhaps we should first consult with the acknowledged 'experts' and see what they have to say about the meaning of the term 'aerobic base'? A quick search through several well known swimming textbooks revealed that this specific term has not been properly defined or even referenced. This being the case, I thought it's time we begin to understand what is meant by the term 'aerobic base'.
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