Training & Technique
The Long-distance Swimmer
What are the distinctive traits of an endurance athlete? What should you focus on in training? Just like a sprinter, an endurance athlete – somebody who churns out long distances …
Training & Technique
Not much time for training? Here are some exercises (in and out of the pool) specially for you! PART 4
Combined physical fitness/swim work-out by the pool for beginners and time-crunched swimmers Here is the fourth session designed for people who can only dedicate a few hours a week to …
Training & Technique
The Fantastic Four or the allure of the medley
Level: beginner The most interesting and difficult technicalities of all four swim strokes come together in the medley. In this particular race you must cover the set distance performing all …
Training & Technique
Freestyle and Breaststroke start: it is all a matter of angles!
Level: beginner As we have already seen in previous articles, you dive off the blocks when making a freestyle or breaststroke start. However, although they have this in common, there are …
Training & Technique
The Pure Sprinter
What are the distinctive traits of a sprinter? What is the best way to train? It would seem to be easy enough to train a sprinter up to a reasonable …
Training & Technique
Injuries, fatigue and prevention: how to train worry-free
Kinesio taping, cryotherapy and compression clothing. These new prevention methods can actually help you improve your sports performance. Over the last few years there has been plenty of scientific research …
Training & Technique
Backstroke technique, the importance of swimming single-arm backstroke
The single-arm technique, like for example swimming backstroke with one arm, allows swimmers to think about what they are doing in the water. Attention is focused on both their body …
Training & Technique
3 simple exercises for strengthening your arms
We have already seen how to strengthen your lower limbs by performing exercises either in the pool and/or at the poolside. Using the same method, let’s see how we can …
Training & Technique
Science and Swimming: The mysteries of the freestyle leg kick
How important is the leg kick in freestyle swimming? Professor Gatta analyses it scientifically and explains which aspects of the leg kick need to be focused on in training. According …
Training & Technique
Creative exercises using arena tools
Let’s virtually open your bag of tools and see how to use them creatively! Over the last few months we have learned to use various arena tools in a conventional …