Why Coupling Motions Boost Distance Per Stroke
Have you ever noticed that leaner men or women often swim faster than bigger, stronger men or women?
Why dolphin kick is faster on your back
Dolphin Kick, the 5th Stroke, matters. Learn how to dolphin kick faster…on your back.
How to Maximize The Fifth Stroke
The maximum propulsion occurs at the beginning of the down kick with a flick of the foot toward plantar flexion of the ankle. The more plantar flexion of the ankle, the more foot surface area is available to push backward in the water, creating propulsion.
2 Breaststroke Techniques and 3 Key Timing Tips
Breaststroke is the most challenging, inefficient and slowest of the four strokes. It is also the key to a successful IM.
Why The Power of the Surge Matters in Swimming
What most coaches don’t realize is that each stroke has an underwater phase…or at least it should.
Why Yoga Takes Swimming to the Next Level
Yoga can significantly increase core strength and flexibility while lengthening muscles, creating a more streamlined physique in swimming.
Develop Explosive Power and Flexibility – Dry Land Training
Gary Hall Sr: “There are three different facets of dry land training, all of which are important; strength training, stretching and fitness. I am not aware of any elite swimmer that does not incorporate a dry land program into his or her training.”
In Swimming Inertia Is Everything
The definition of inertia is the following: a body in motion wants to remain in motion, while a body at rest wants to remain at rest.
Dolphin Kick Breaststroke Drill with Rebecca Soni – Video
Rebecca Soni: “Dolphin Kick Breaststroke drill is one of my favorites. For me, the biggest benefit of this drill is being able to work on the timing of the stroke. The timing is the most important variable in this stroke.
Step Up Your Backstroke Rotation (Video)
Watch world champion Junya Koga performing the body rotation backstroke swimming drill, you will see how powerful the body rotation can be when coupled with the kick or the pull.
Freestyle Flip Turn: Why The Breakout Matters
A bad breakout can easily transform a good turn into a….not-so-good one. There are several important elements to performing a great freestyle breakout.
Should You Have A Late Breath In Butterfly
With the late breath the head is kept in the tucked down position as long as possible, rather than lifting it early and holding it up longer.
10 Ways to Reduce Frontal Drag in Swimming
With water being some 800 times denser than air, the frontal drag forces that slow swimmers down come into play at much slower speeds than all other sports on land.
Sun Yang and Emperor Penguins Teach Us Lessons
“I watched Sun Yang on Youtube”, he continued, “and couldn’t help but notice that he blows air out through his nose after each breath and a lot of that air ends up under his body. Do you think that makes him faster”?
Why Head Position In Backstroke Matters, Plus Two Drills For Head Position
Learn more about head position in backstroke by watching the Race Club swimisode featuring World Champion backstroker, Junya Koga.
