How do you determine your swimming pace zones? Read this guide to find out--excerpted from The Triathlete's Training Guide. Pace is another means of measuring and monitoring your training intensity. The advantage of pace is that it can be easily gauged with a watch or pace clock. Pace works best when the terrain is relatively constant, such as in the pool. But pace can be … [Read more...] about How to Determine Your Swimming Pace Zones
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A Swimmer’s Guide to Healthy Shoulders
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
Swimming Drills Library: Catch-up Drill
Have you ever noticed how the faster boats are the longer boats (think a rowing team’s racing shell versus a fisherman’s rowboat)? The same physics that apply to building a fast racing boat apply to the human body moving through the water. The catch-up drill will help you focus on maintaining a long body in the water. To do the drill, maintain your non-stroking arm … [Read more...] about Swimming Drills Library: Catch-up Drill
Swimming Drills Library: Fists Drill
Instead of swimming with paddles, the fists drill is more like swimming with anti-paddles. Just as the name implies, close up your hands into fists and swim. If you feel like you aren’t getting very far, remember to keep your elbow high during the pull phase of the stroke. Let your arm seek out the optimal position that grips the water and provides the most … [Read more...] about Swimming Drills Library: Fists Drill
Swimming Drills Library: Thumb to Thigh Brush Drill
The last third of the freestyle stroke generates the most power and propulsion. Therefore, a good follow-through is crucial to a powerful stroke. This drill helps reinforce full extension of your arm at the end of the stroke. Simply brush your thumb against the side of your thigh as you finish; this will give you a target for where your hand should be … [Read more...] about Swimming Drills Library: Thumb to Thigh Brush Drill