How many hours per week do synchronized swimmers train, and how do they train?
Aquateens swimmers practice between three and 14 hours per week, depending on the age and competition level of the swimmer. While much of this time is spent in the pool, we also spend time out of the water doing strength training, stretching, and land drilling (practicing routines out of the pool). Olympic and National Team synchronized swimmers practice as much as eight hours a day, six days a week! Approximately six hours are spent in the water and an additional two hours on land with cross training exercises such as lifting weights, biking, running or aerobics.
