Everyone always seems to be asking what’s the ONE thing they should focus on above all else when it comes to improving their swimming. Just like with everything else in life, there’s no magic button that will make everything better and get you to the Olympics overnight. But in this instance I can tell you […]
Rotation. Rotation. Rotation.
Posted ArticlesIf anyone who is not a realtor knows anything about real estate, it is what they say are the top three most important things. Come on, I know you know this one. Location. Location. Location. And they are right (says the wife of a swim coach who likes to think she has knowledge about everything). […]
Distance Per Stroke
Posted ArticlesFor those who come from a running and cycling background, the common thinking is that the higher the cadence the better. If you are able to move your feet or pedals faster than you speed up. Thus, when you throw yourself into the pool the same principle should also apply right? WRONG! One of the […]
Improve Your Freestyle Swimming – Issue #8
Posted NewslettersIn today’s issue, I’d like to revisit the previously discussed topic of the importance of stroke counting. As a coach I am often asked, “what is a good number of strokes I should take per length?” I have included an article from one of the top Masters Swim coaches of our time, Emmett Hines, to […]