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Six Weeks to Stronger Swimming
By on 18/11/2009 14:28:51
Transform your swimming in just six weeks with this simple plan
rate between 140 and 160bpm.Don't be tempted to become lazy with your sessions this week: your body will have become stronger and more efficient in the past few weeks so now is the time to push it to the next level to maximise your ability and speed
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The Total Immersion Approach
By on 18/11/2009 15:23:58
If you're new to swimming you probably won't be aware quite how different the Total Immersion [TI] approach is to more traditional methods of swimming instruction. Here are some key differences
1. The TI method of instruction engages the whole body, rather than offering a more conventional focus on kicking and pulling above everything else.2. It requires you to first master foundation skills before anything else: posture and alignment
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Open Water Pace
By David Mitchell on 23/11/2009 16:10:47
Swimming in open water can be daunting for newcomers to triathlon but with the correct pace you'll feel more confident
these figures this equates to a very respectable time of 25min for 1500m," says Bullock. If you're not quite there, split the session into smaller, more manageable chunks, with frequent rest periods of about 30 seconds after each 100m. "Anyone can push off
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Super Swim Training Aids
By on 18/11/2009 15:47:50
You don't need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
the lifeguards cause to fret. Speedo's soft Aquatic Mitts (£13.00, www.speedo.com) are one example. Made of neoprene, they are durable, hold their shape and dry quickly (although you shouldn't leave them languishing in the bottom of your bag). Choose the correct
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Drill Bits: Essential Swimming Kit
By Nicola Joyce on 04/06/2010 08:17:53
You don’t need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
great way of getting a resistance workout without giving the lifeguards cause to fret. Speedo's soft Aquatic Mitts (£13.00, www.speedo.com, above right) are one example. Made of neoprene, they are durable, hold their shape and dry quickly (although you
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Q+A: Why do my legs always sink after I swim about 20 metres in the pool?
By on 07/02/2011 10:32:08
your swim.Ralph HydesRalph Hydes (www.ralph-hydes.com) is a running, duathlon and triathlon coach. He has helped many athletes reach international-level competition and has been the trainer to corporate teams for the London Triathlon since 2001. Ralph
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Swim Secrets
By Simon Murie on 31/03/2010 15:25:50
Taking to the open water can be daunting; here's how to feel at home
, eventually, glee.Your stroke in the open water should differ to the one you use in the pool. These tips and drills won't let you down.1 Body PositionTo swim long distances, a streamlined body position will markedly reduce your effort. Poor leg position is a
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Open Questions
By Simon Murie on 24/06/2010 16:10:56
For many triathletes, especially those who are new to the sport, the swim is the most daunting part of the race. But you can develop the skills you need to tackle the open water.
, eventually, glee.Your stroke in the open water should differ to the one you use in the pool. These tips and drills won't let you down.1. Body PositionTo swim long distances, a streamlined body position will markedly reduce your effort. Poor leg position is a
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Learn to Love Open Water
By on 23/11/2009 17:32:21
Most triathletes come to the sport through running or cycling, which means that swimming can pose problems. But even if you thrash about the pool as if you're very angry at something, you can learn to love the water
improvement. It can, for example, take 20,000 repetitions of a movement before it feels natural and instinctive. Don't be disheartened if your progress seems to be slow - stick with it and keep repeating the drills. Practice doesn't make perfect, it makes
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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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