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Swim technique – Rotation
Posted on March 12, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, Uncategorized, year1base2(1)std, year2base1(1)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base2(1)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)stdWhy is body roll important? Body roll or long-axis (from head to toe) rotation is a fundamental component of a good swim stroke. A rotated swimmer provides less resistance in the water and makes breathing and arm recovery easier. Body roll also facilitates the use of the large lat muscles and pectoral muscles rather than […]
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Swim technique – Kicking
Posted on January 28, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Now, Masters Program, Swimming, year1base1(2)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(2)std, year2base2(1)mid, year3base1(2)long, year3base1(2)std, year3base2(1)stdWhy is your kick important?
An efficient kick is the foundation of a correctly streamlined body position because it helps keep the legs up and plays a role in balancing the rotating body. For many swimmers this will be the primary objective of the kick – balance, stroke stability and body position. For others i.e., competitive swimmers and elite triathletes, the propulsion from a strong kick will also be important. Triathletes that are new to swimming should
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Swim technique – Breathing
Posted on January 28, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Now, Masters Program, Swimming, year1base1(2)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(2)std, year2base2(1)mid, year3base1(2)long, year3base1(2)std, year3base2(1)stdWhy is the way you breathe important?
Obviously you need to breathe in as you are swimming. What is not always realised is the importance of breathing out! If you do not breathe out fully you will not be able to inhale the amount of air that you need and you will quickly tire. Efficient breathing does not disrupt your stroke.
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Are you busting a gut?
Posted on December 14, 2014 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Now, Mixed Bag, year2base1(1)mid, year2base1(1)std, year3base1(1)longPRO, year3base1(1)mid, year3base1(1)std, year3base2(1)stdThere was an athlete that I worked with a few years ago, who, no matter how hard or easy his session should be, nor how I expressed the required effort level, just went flat out. He was a good athlete, but he never reached his potential, and I think that not understanding and/or regulating his […]
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Swim Drills – Single Arm Swimming
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base1(3)std, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Of all the drills a swimmer can do – single arm swimming is one of the best. But to do the drill well the drill should be done slowly and you should focus on a particular part of the stroke as your perform the drill. Single arm swimming is useful for […]
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