1. Wide arm turn • arms are slightly wider than shoulder width – to give stability and make space around you • use this for tight congested turns • head slightly higher than usual with eyes out of the water 2. Single arm turn • use this for tight turns • when you reach the […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...How to start Your deep water start position in the water: one arm extended, legs up, body rotated – so that you are ready to take the first stroke eyes facing forward – do not be tempted to look at the starter – you will hear the whistle/horn! If you are going to use a […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Sighting is the term used to describe the lifting of the eyes out of the water so that you look forward above the water and navigate a course. A swimmer could: lift the head so that the eyes are out of the water on the stroke before a breath and then roll the head to […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Overview: What is detraining? How long does it take to detrain? Keys to a good recovery phase? “Physiological changes that take years to acquire will start to fade after 2 weeks and quickly within 4 weeks of cessation of any training programme. Ouch!!!” Detraining As the triathlon season draws to a close for most athletes […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...What the science tells us… Muscular strength The requirement to develop muscular strength is essential as you age. In fact, over the age of 35 you start to lose muscle fibres. Lose muscles fibres and you will lose speed. This inevitable loss can be slowed by strength training regularly. It is possible to readdress the […]
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