Dryland training
We all know how important it is for both competitive and non-competitive swimmers to incorporate weight training in the gym alongside their workouts in the pool. What you do outside …
A Swimmer's life
Yesterday I succumbed to an Internet pop-up advertising information about astrological signs. Aside from the computer virus that I no doubt downloaded, I learnt about some of the characteristics associated …
Dryland training
How much ankle dorsiflexion range of motion does a swimmer need? If we analyze a swimmer’s performance, whether a sprinter or a distance athlete there are two phases which require a certain …
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Dryland training
This little piece of equipment from Russia can help you make great gains. Here’s how to use kettlebells for your training out of the water. A kettlebell is a small piece of gym equipment (conventionally made of iron) that is …
Fitness & Wellness
During periods of light training, here is how to remain healthy by strengthening your immune defences. Let’s discover the properties of certain foods that help keep our immune system strong …
Dryland training
Need a few tips on how to train for swimming when you can’t get to the pool? Posture influences strength, injury risk, and performance. Make the most out of your time away from the pool and work on …
Training & Technique
Distance sucks. And no, we’re not talking about training for the mile (although this does also suck…). We’re referring to the forced hiatus from swimming pools that many water lovers …
Dryland training
In our training tips for underwater swimming, we saw how important it was to perform quick technical movements with a reduced oxygen supply or no oxygen at all, i.e. in …
A Swimmer's life
Lockdown has required a lot of swimmers to press ‘Pause’ on their athletic ambitions. While training and competitions continue to be cancelled in many areas, setting realistic personal goals during …
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