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Q+A: Should you cross your arms when you're pulling through water?
By on 20/05/2011 12:00:00
them forward. To achieve the most efficient stroke you must maximise your pull and push through the water. Swim efficiencyForcing your arms/hands to cross the midline of your body, commonly known as crossover, simply wastes effort because your arms
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Triathlon Training - Swimming
By on 19/06/2006 12:28:03
Jump in at the deep end with our lowdown on swim training and how it can help your running
tips from a keen observer will save you weeks of struggling on your own.Experts also advise beginning swimmers to forget about speed. "If you're competing in a triathlon, you can't afford to use your legs too much in the swim because you'll need them
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Tame the Open Water
By on 12/06/2006 08:49:58
Don't let the thought of open water swimming put you off doing a triathlon. These basic training drills will have you up to speed
Most runners who are considering their first triathlon can cope with the cycling aspect of the event. It's the swimming that scares the life out of them. But it shouldn't, as long as they know the basics. "Gifted swimmers simply have a better
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Pool-based Open-water Skills
By on 24/11/2009 17:23:28
Open-water swim secrets to practise in the pool
Jumping in the Thames or heading for the beach aren’t always possible when you’re training for a triathlon but there are some open-water swimming skills you can practise in the pool. By spending a few minutes every week honing your ability, you
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Q+A: Why do I swim faster when I breathe on my weaker side?
By on 03/08/2011 10:00:00
to roll more, which means you'll be using your bigger back muscles, which provide greater power and stamina during the swim; your profile in the water will improve, leading to less resistance and hence increased speed; and in rough conditions, you
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Q+A: How many swimming strokes should I take per minute?
By on 15/02/2012 10:00:00
oversees the Parachute Regiment selection process. He has sub-1:00 Ironman swims to his name and regularly competes in triathlons and challenge events.
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Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique
By Matt Bean and Ethan Boldt on 23/11/2009 17:04:32
If you think that swimming is your weakest link, this expert advice will help you to keep up with the triathlon pack
by piranhas. Or if you see yourself as a seasoned veteran, they'll show you how it is possible to shave off the seconds without having to shave your legs.If you're training for your first triathlon, it's fine to opt for any stroke in the swim but the focus
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Faster At A Stroke
By Chris Broadbent on 04/06/2010 08:45:44
Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time
, the Lead Bio-mechanist for British Swimming, explains: "With breaststroke, there is lots of acceleration and deceleration. It covers a much wider area of water than other strokes. With front crawl you are in a much more streamlined position, which helps
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Switch On Your Swimming
By Simon Griffiths on 15/09/2010 12:21:20
Swimming is the most technical of triathlon’s disciplines, but you can use that fact to help you swim faster and easier
coach at Swim Smooth (www.swimsmooth.com) says, "The longest possible freestyle stroke isn't necessarily the most efficient in all situations and for all swimmers."Jack Maitland of TheTriathlonCoach.com agrees the emphasis on increasing stroke length has
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Mastering Front Crawl
By on 18/11/2009 13:42:30
Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time
, the Lead Bio-mechanist for British Swimming, explains: "With breaststroke, there is lots of acceleration and deceleration. It covers a much wider area of water than other strokes. With front crawl you are in a much more streamlined position, which helps
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