A Swimmer's life
The art of losing … with a smile on our face
I like to win. I like it so much that when I find myself in at bookshop I am always attracted to the “motivational books” section that have taught me …
Training & Technique
How to swim faster
Once you have developed a good swim style and good endurance, it is time to develop your speed or, in other words, to perform drills aimed at making you swim …
Training & Technique
The Talents Factory
What does it mean to have a “talent” for swimming? What are the distinctive traits that make a swimmer a young “talent”? Here are some thoughts…. The talents factory is …
Fitness & Wellness
Can swimming help you lose weight?
Let’s find out if and how swimming can help you lose weight. Today we will be looking at a subject that lots of people are interested in. But take note, …
Fitness & Wellness
Train while you are asleep!
For many people eight hours’ uninterrupted sleep is literally what they dream of. There is never enough time in the day, we are always in a hurry, and we only …
Elite Team
Life is short, live it fast! Interview with Hannah Miley
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.
Training & Technique
Not much time for training? Here are the right exercise (in and out of the pool) for you!
Not everybody has plenty of time to keep fit through sport. So not everybody can both swim and do specific fitness training out of the pool. Most people can probably …
Fitness & Wellness
Swimming and Asthma
Great swimmers of the past and present have suffered and still suffer from asthma, but this has not stopped them on their path to success. Asthma (i.e. chronic inflammation of …
Fitness & Wellness
“Discovering the values of swimming from a very early age” by Massimiliano Rosolino
Swimming has always been considered the best all-round sport and is particularly recommended for babies and young children when they are growing up. Introducing children to the world of swimming, …
Training & Technique
The top 3 drills for freestyle sprinters!
There is certainly a whole range of drills for freestyle sprinters, but the 3 drills referred to in this article should be included in any sprint swimmer’s training plan. 1. …