Forum: Freestyle
05-08-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,888
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Forum: Freestyle
05-08-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,492
Unfortunately when spammers get a hold of a...
Unfortunately when spammers get a hold of a forum, they really get a hold of it. I talked to Keith about some improvements to make currently to help with the spam, and I know they have some things...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-27-2013
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,823
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Forum: Freestyle
04-27-2013
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,823
I'm referring to when the lead arm and body are...
I'm referring to when the lead arm and body are fully extended, the lead arm stays in that extended position waiting for the time interval until it moves. (I'll be honest, I've never paused my hand...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-26-2013
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,823
Removing the glide and/or pause
Today I decided that I'd remove the "gliding type pause" from the freestyle stroke. The result was one more stroke, and 2-4 seconds off my 25yd times. I repeated this 10 times to be sure and the...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-17-2013
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,633
Article: Well put and I like all the ideas...
Article: Well put and I like all the ideas presented.
Charles in fact it is not, nor is it suggested to do at all times. But without some sort of efficiency check, there is no way to tell if...
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Forum: Links and References
04-17-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,831
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Forum: Links and References
04-17-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,831
Random Thoughts on Posture and Swimming
I came across this article during my lunch break, Conditioning Corner: Developmental Dryland Training (http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1545) on the USA Swimming website, where...
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Forum: Butterfly
04-17-2013
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,597
SA Combo - Finally flying with ease!
Yesterday I did 15 min of SA combo (2 strokes breast + 2 butterfly, much to the enjoyment of the parents who were there for their kid's swimming lessons) and I have to say this combo has taught me so...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-16-2013
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,002
You won't get an argument from me here. You are...
You won't get an argument from me here. You are discussing techniques versus procedures. I wouldn't call anyone using TI techniques a "classic" swimmer.
Shinji's technique still falls in line with...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-16-2013
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,002
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Forum: Freestyle
04-16-2013
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,671
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Forum: Freestyle
04-16-2013
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,002
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Forum: Freestyle
04-16-2013
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,969
One of the keys I found for me was to really...
One of the keys I found for me was to really resist the urge to move from one stroke drill to the next until I had the current drill down to habit. Moving forward too quickly is just as bad as not...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-16-2013
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,969
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Forum: Breaststroke
04-15-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,216
You guys are hitting the mark. Fly and die are...
You guys are hitting the mark. Fly and die are the terms usually used for racing where a person goes as fast as they can for as long as they can, and they holds on for the end. These people usually...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-15-2013
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,290
As CoachSuzanne stated, there are assumptions...
As CoachSuzanne stated, there are assumptions here, and this relates to coaching/teaching in general.
For someone new to something, coaching is directive in nature (e.g. how to do the task)....
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
04-15-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 32,509
Let us be honest - you tore your calf muscle...
Let us be honest - you tore your calf muscle because the musculature and supporting ligaments and tendons got overloaded - not because of an incorrect swimming technique.
The one issue with swimming...
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
04-15-2013
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,074
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Forum: Links and References
04-03-2013
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,688
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
04-02-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,699
It really depends on the word "excessive."...
It really depends on the word "excessive." Excessive training for anything by anyone can result in the body being unable to repair and remodel to keep up with the demands tearing it down or using up...
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
04-02-2013
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,074
Introduction and thanks!
First off, I want to thank Terry for this engaging and thought-provoking approach to swimming. It has literally changed my life and changed swimming into a fun and enjoyable activity, where before it...
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