Archive for September 2017
Why you must train multiple strokes, even if you only compete in one
I know a lot of my triathletes only want to swim freestyle. “That’s all I complete” they tell me. Here is my very simple answer to them. Swimming only one stroke, most typically freestyle, the strain on the muscles needs to be changed up. By doing only one motion hundreds or even thousands of times…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about flutter kick
The flutter kick is a simple motion, but like many other parts of swimming is often done incorrectly. The power of the flutter kick comes from the larger muscles of the upper leg and hip, including the Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, ErectusFfemoris, and well, all of them. In order to deliver the…
Read MoreFreestyle breathing, keeping it simple
Swimming is constantly messed up by human’s unfortunate need to breathe. Think how much easier and faster we would be if we just didn’t need to breathe. Breathing, in freestyle is a very simple and small motion. As the body rolls to one side the neck rolls with the shoulders, allowing the mouth to barely…
Read MoreCoach Pat’s Swimming blog is moving to Tuesdays
Starting with Labor day week, coach Pat’s swimming blog will move to Tuesday afternoons. Come back and visit us again.
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