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Swim Training Tip – Focus with Self Talk

For most athletes, getting better at swimming requires stroke improvements such as head position, arm movements/timing, kicking, rotation, etc. Making changes to current muscle memory is difficult and takes [...]

November 11, 2022 By Admin Blog, General Post, Mental Skills Tip, News, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Look Down

One of the first struggles we typically see with adults that are new to swimming when they come in for a private lesson or to our Swim 101 class [...]

September 20, 2022 By Christa Krause Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Use the Pacing Clock

Learn how to swim with the pace clock—If you can teach yourself pacing in the pool by swimming on timed intervals that include your swim and your rest time, [...]

March 1, 2017 By Coach Judie Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Flexible Ankles

Efficient kicking requires flexible ankles and a pointed foot.  To increase flexibility, use fins during kick sets.  You can also regularly stretch your ankles by kneeling and sitting back [...]

February 22, 2017 By Coach Joe Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Body Rotation

Body rotation is important with proper swim technique.  Your body should rotate along its long axis in which your hips and shoulders should only rotate approximately 45 degrees above/below [...]

November 16, 2016 By Coach Cathy Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Get New Goggles!

Change out swim googles when they become difficult to see out of due to fogging or scratches. It's amazing how having a clearer view under water can brighten your [...]

August 23, 2016 By Coach Sue Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Pull Faster and Flick

One of the keys to an efficient swim stroke is accelerating through the pull. Arm recovery out of the water should be slow and controlled while the underwater pull [...]

August 3, 2016 By Coach Sue Blog, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Off Season Conditioning

One of the biggest mistakes a triathlete can make is not spending time in the pool during the off season. Swim endurance and speed are built slowly and over [...]

August 18, 2014 By Coach Sue Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips Coach Sue, Masters Swimming, swim training tip, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Look Down

One common swimming problem is a high head position which causes the rest of the body to drop. Look straight down at the bottom of the pool at all [...]

January 25, 2014 By Coach Sue Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips Coach Sue, swim training tip, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Join a Group!

Many triathletes have a difficult time motivating themselves to get to the pool for a solo swim workout. Training with a group is a great way to combat this [...]

December 10, 2013 By Coach Sue Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips Coach Sue, Masters Swimming, swim training naperville, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Use Fins

Use of short fins or zoomers is a great way to improve your kick if you tend to have weak ankles or kick from the knee. The larger surface [...]

November 17, 2013 By Coach Sue Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips, Training Tips Coach Sue, Swim Training, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

Swim Training Tip – Hand Entry Point

Good hand entry is critical for an efficient swim stroke. The hand should enter the water about 12-18" in front of the head and in line with the shoulder. Coach [...]

November 5, 2013 By Coach Sue Blog, General Post, Swim Training Tips Coach Sue, Masters Swimming, Swim Training, Training Tips 0 Comments Read more...

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