Effective swimming starts with healthy shoulders. But in today’s society swimmers begin with a disadvantage if they spent lots of time sitting at a desk in front of a computer or stuck behind the steering wheel of a car. Add to that the imbalances that accrue in the shoulder joint from the repetitive overhead motion of swimming and it is no wonder that many swimmers experience … [Read more...] about A Swimmer’s Guide to Healthy Shoulders
Strength Training
Video: Introductory Level Core Strength Training
This video demonstrates four basic exercises that can be done to strengthen the core. … [Read more...] about Video: Introductory Level Core Strength Training
Video: Advanced Level Core Strength Training
This video demonstrates two advanced exercises that can be done to strengthen the core. … [Read more...] about Video: Advanced Level Core Strength Training
Video: Standing Hip Abductions
These are a standing version of the Lying Hip Abductions (aka Side/Lying Leg Raises or "Jane Fondas"). The standing version engages more core muscles as you balance on one leg. Stand on one foot. Maintain tall and straight body position. Squeeze medial glute (side of hip) to abduct (move away from body) as far as you can. Return leg to midline in a controlled manner. … [Read more...] about Video: Standing Hip Abductions
Video: Eccentric Calf Raises
Raise up with both legs and down with one leg. Stage 1: body weight to flat Stage 2: body weight to drop (done on stair or slant board) Stage 3: progressively add weight in a backpack up to 45-55 pounds … [Read more...] about Video: Eccentric Calf Raises
