Category: Technique
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Peter Vanderkaay – use your kicks as a weapon
“One thing that you can always improve upon is your underwater kicks! Making sure you are in the proper position and kicking up and down will get you ahead of your competition!” Peter Vanderkaay – use your kicks as a weapon from Fitter & Faster Swim Tour on Vimeo.
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Speedo Advisors | Body alignment in the water by Dave McNulty
“How to begin swimming for fitness. Swimming advice and tips from our expect Dave McNulty.”
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How to train for an open water swim competition in the swimming pool
Guest post by Chelsea Potter / Sports Direct Training for an open water swim events needs to be taken step by step. First you master your stroke and adjust to the distance in a safe and warm environment. Alongside this you take up gym sessions and learn to control your diet. After all of these have been…
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SWIMVICE with Coach Mandy: Wide Track Entry in Freestyle
“One of the most common problems I see in freestyle is crossing entry which can cause overrotation of the body and will put stress on your joints as apposed to the proper muscles groups that produce power, control, and stability. Use this focal point in your swimming and see how you feel . You will…
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Adam Brown reaction drill – strength and power
“Two-time Olympian Adam Brown explains and demonstrates a drill that will help you with your starts! 2008 Olympic Silver medalist Christine Magnuson assists.” Adam Brown reaction drill – strength and power from Fitter & Faster Swim Tour on Vimeo.
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Total Immersion Open Water Camp, Cirali, Turkey, 2012
“This film was shot at the Total Immersion Open Water Camp – Çıralı, Turkey, September 29 to October 5, 2012 – Upcoming similar camps: mediterraswim.com/” Open Water Camp, Cirali, Turkey, 2012 from Johnny Widén on Vimeo.
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SWIMMER Magazine: Paddle vs Propeller
Stu Kahn from Davis Aquatic Masters describes the differences between the propeller freestyle stoke and the paddle freestyle stroke, as featured in the May/June issue of SWIMMER Magazine.
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In the Eye of the Gator: Men’s Swim Team
The University of Florida Men’s Swim team demonstrates their respective strokes via GoPro.
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Chloe Sutton discussing the most important part of your race
“Chloe Sutton discussing the most important part of your race!” Chloe Sutton discussing the most important part of your race! from Fitter & Faster Swim Tour on Vimeo.