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Swim Question of the Week - June 10, 2009

By Barbara Hummel to Question of the Week | Jun 10, 2009 10:21AM | 5 comments 5 comments

What process does a swimmer need to follow to make a meaningful change in his or her stroke? What's the expected timeframe for change, and is the timeframe different depending on what aspect you're trying to change, e.g., does it take longer to change something involving the head... or the body... or the arms... or the feet?


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Sports Science Topic - April 13, 2009

By Jonty Skinner to Articles | Apr 13, 2009 08:00AM | 19 comments 19 comments

In general, what body shape is best suited for swimming?



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    by jhravatic about 7 hours ago

    I have used a band with a 12 yr girl I have been coaching. It has kept her legs moving backwards and also has helped in finishing her kic... more »
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    by camy about 10 hours ago

    At first sight, I thought Barbara had just copy/pasted without changing a word, only adding a break. Then I saw SCY : that's THE differen... more »
  • User_avatar Backstroke - "Wave" Recovery
    by camy about 13 hours ago

    Should the recovering hand get out of water thumb or pinkie first ? I'd like to know what is generally teached, what great swimmers do, w... more »
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    by steve about 22 hours ago

    What's the difference in conditioning when compared to 100's on twice the interval (same net distance and rest)? I ask because I always ... more »
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    by Al Kubeluis 1 day ago

    Head/brain loses more heat more quickly than any other body organ. Cap is great for initial plunge and warmup. Doing a long race (>200... more »
  • User_avatar Getting In!
    by Charlotte Reisch 1 day ago

    As I like the cold water it is any which way getting in and enjoying it. Apologies to all who like warm water. :} more »
  • Imagen_228 Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
    by Tomás 1 day ago

    No wonder you don't think you can't make it. I am going to try it tomorrow Barbara and I'll let you know. more »
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    by Glenn Mills 1 day ago

    Alright... there's more... check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuVgXJ55G6Y more »
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    by GW 1 day ago

    With us once they're in it's ok but it's the delaying tactics, it's usually forgotten goggles, broken goggles, forgotten hat, broken hat,... more »
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    by David S. Wendkos 1 day ago

    At the bare minimum, I go for the "You First" entry. Let others get in first and observe their response to judge just how jarr... more »

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