Muscular functions is based on a a balance between strength and flexibility. Muscular strength is important, but the ability to produce force through a full range of motion is what allows you to become truly proficient in the water. You ask your body to do some pretty amazing things in the pool. Flexibility training is just as important to your performance as strenth training. Not many people think of stretching as training, but that's how you need to approach it. If you make stretching an integral part of your overall training program, you will start to see results in your performance. In addition to improving performance, adequate flexibility can prevent injuries throughout the body.
