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  • Michael Phelps: Delay Of Olympics Is Tough, But An Opportunity For Athletes | TODAY

    Apr 8, 2020

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    in Competition, Health

    The most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, joins TODAY via FaceTime to talk about the delay of the Tokyo Olympics until 2021 and the mental health challenge it presents athletes. “It is challenging,” he says, but advises his fellow athletes to look on it “as an opportunity to fine-tune” themselves for an additional year.

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  • Episode 2 – how can I be more relaxed when I swim? | Swim Smooth

    Apr 7, 2020

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    rokur
    in Technique

    These videos were shot originally for Endless Pools back in 2016, but have never featured on our channel. We hope you find them useful.

    In this 2nd episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how you can use the fun mantra “BUBBLE-BUBBLE-BREATHE” to make you more relaxed when you swim by focusing on your exhalation.

  • Butterfly Vertical Dolphin Kick | Increase Your Kicking Power

    Apr 7, 2020

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    rokur
    in Technique

    Vertical Dolphin Kick is a tough but hugely beneficial butterfly kick drill to do if done correctly. This butterfly tutorial will give you a great picture to follow when you are next looking to improve your butterfly technique!

  • Strength and Mobility for Swimmers

    Apr 7, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    Robert, a CSU Lifeguard and WSI, discusses and demonstrates ways to maintain strength and mobility for swimmers!

  • Great Britain’s Artistic Swimming Duet set a challenge for all athletes

    Apr 7, 2020

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    rokur
    in Artistic Swimming, Dryland

    Swim England Artistic Swimming Talent officer, Katie Clark, introduces the upcoming resources we have planned with help from the Great Britain Artistic Swimming Duet, Kate Shortman and Isabelle Thorpe.

  • Covid-19: “Beaches are one of the most dangerous places to be”

    Apr 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Health, Surfing

    “Surfers say that they’re safe if they stay six feet away from other people. But that would only be true if the air didn’t move,” notes Kimberly Prather, a climate and atmospheric scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

    “In reality, there’s always a breeze or wind at the coastline. As a result, small drops of coronavirus float in the air and get blown around.”

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  • Lucky Dip Swimming. What To Do If You’re A Swimmer During COVID-19

    Apr 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    Day 8 of river training in 8°C / 46.5°F due to pool closures. Today I am going to be pulling swim efforts out of a hat in order to determine what swims I do.

  • Pilates for Swimmers

    Apr 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    This pilates inspired workout focuses on creating length with strength, stability with mobility to help maintain those long body lines needed in swimming. No swimming experience necessary!😊

  • Mixed Diving Final Kazan 2015 – Full Replay | 10m Synchro Platform | Fina World Championships

    Apr 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Diving

    Relive the thrilling Mixed Final in 10m Synchro Diving of the FINA World Championships in Kazan 2015. While China claimed the Gold medal, Canada and Australia fought a close and exciting battle for silver. Enjoy watching the Final in full length!

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