Welcome to the Pool Jones Deck

My father and I have been discussing for years the different styles and philosophies regarding training regimens and routines. There are lots of things we have come to agree on, and a few that we differ on, only to sit down and talk them out to understand the dynamics behind the other viewpoint. One of the biggest things we have come to agree on is the sheer awesomeness of an institution that has taken dynamic fitness by storm. Anyone in the fitness community has undoubtedly heard of the athletic and workout phenom Gym Jones

Well my father and I both checked out their public domain, they have a membership domain where there is more detailed information on their process, and we studied their approach. Albeit a very glossed over idea of what they do. This way of life they have created is almost tailored for each individual, much like many athletic training programs need to be. So we sat down one night and decided to talk shop, and this is what came to be. As inspired by Gym Jones' institution, Pool Jones looks to develop an honest approach to how swimming should fuse with the life of the athlete. As such the foundations set forth by Gym more than apply to the lifestyle of a swimmer:

1) The mind is primary
2) Outcome-based training (train for an objective)
3) Functional training (high degree of transferability)
4) Movements not muscles (transferable training does not isolate muscles)
5) Power-to-weight ratio (you must carry the engine)
6) Train all energy systems (emphasize the important but not at the expense of others)
7) Training is preparation for the real thing (train FOR something)
8) The mind is primary II (confidence, chemicals, carriage)
9) Nutrition is the foundation (eat for an objective)
10) Recovery is more than 50% of the process

This is how it works. You want to work, you earn your keep. You show up, you bring an attitude to learn and accept change. As you develop your foundation you will be required to supply to the knowledge base. That's how we grow. You add something that will benefit everyone.

Fast swims!
-Flash