Training & Technique
3 tips to make your freestyle even more efficient
In this article, we would like to give you three more tips to make your freestyle even more efficient, also suggesting some special drills to improve your arm stroke. In …
Training & Technique
From non-competitive swimmer to masters athlete: how, when and why
The main reasons we go to the pool in our leisure time are: to enjoy the water, to feel good (to improve our cardiorespiratory functions, muscles and bone structure and …
Training & Technique
Not much time for training? Here are some exercises (in and out of the water) for you! Part 2
Combined physical fitness/swim work-out by the pool for beginners and time-crunched swimmers. Here is another training session based around a combination of both physical exercises out of the water and …
Training & Technique
How to perform a proper start and turn
The start and turn are vital for any swimmer, whatever their standard. That is why we have decided to give you a few tips to improve both your start and …
Training & Technique
High intensity interval training and performance
In cooperation with Sport Science Lab In the context of training, “optimal stimulus” refers to how dose-response is perfectly calibrated to physiological adaptation. Would you like to know how to …
Training & Technique
Medley: the “hidden” importance of a dedicated session
We have already seen how to incorporate a micro-cycle of training sessions (weekly training cycle) over a period of time. We have decided to call one of these sessions a …
Training & Technique
CrossFit: pros and cons for swimming
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of CrossFit as supplementary training for swimming. Today we’re going to talk about a rather recent innovation in sports training that …
Training & Technique
“Nurse” your training using a medicine ball
Find out how to make the most of this “old-fashioned” piece of equipment to improve your swimming! A medicine ball is a very versatile means of varying, improving and making …
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The butterfly: power and harmony
Level: beginners The stroke gets its name from its sweeping arm action reminiscent of a butterfly’s wings. It is the most spectacular to watch and also the hardest to swim: …
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Paddles, tips for optimum use during backstroke
We have already talked about paddles in our blog (The power is in your hands) and of the role they play in correcting the stroke, increasing the strength and the aerobic …