In preparation for racing at a SC meet I start the season working on plyometric work and athletic based land work to try and gain that athleticism and explosive power for starts and turns. In training, I focus on the technique of each aspect mentioned at slower speeds gradually building up to race pace speed once the ideal technique has been reached to reinforce it.
With the 25m pool, technical aspects such as the turn, push, glide, and sprint naturally become more important – how do you work on these aspects in your preparation for …
With the 25m pool, technical aspects such as the turn, push, glide, and sprint naturally become more important – how do you work on these aspects in your preparation for …
Global water instinct brand arena has pledged its support to Swedish non-profit, Project Playground, through a donation of swimwear and equipment for the organization’s initiatives. Project Playground works to improve …
When four-time world champion Sarah Sjostrom set a new world record in the 50m butterfly in July 2014, it was – says her coach Carl Jenner – the “closest thing …
0
Mie Nielsen was born with swimming in her blood. Her father Benny won silver in the 200m butterfly at the 1988 Olympics while her mother Lone Jensen competed at the …
0
The summer of 2006 is one that will live long in the memory for Ranomi Kromowidjojo. After competing at the European Junior Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Ranomi was called …
0
Marco Koch likes variation and trying different things, both in training and in life. So when he heard hypnosis therapist Simone Lücke giving a talk at his club, he decided …
0
Lotte Friis’ swimming journey started in her native Denmark, took in a stint in France and is now anchored in the United States where she will remain with the 2016 …
0
26 February 2024
17 January 2022
10 February 2021
3 April 2023
11 April 2016
