by potterr2 | Jun 4, 2019 | Fit Tips, Fitness, Workouts
Many of us have already begun training for our summer races, outdoor adventures, or simply our summer body. Often the excuse arises that we are too busy or don’t have time to stay active – we’re here to encourage you to keep the momentum going and stay faithful to...
by brittenm | Jul 24, 2018 | Aquatics, Fit Tips, Fitness, Workouts
I can vividly remember the day I fell in love with Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP). It was October 29, 2014; a hot picturesque day in Ko Lanta, Thailand. I had always been intrigued by the idea of SUP, but never found the opportunity to try it. As I sat there on the...
by brittenm | Jun 2, 2017 | Aquatics, Exercises, Fitness, Swim Tips, Workouts
Target Muscle Group: Heart (great cardiovascular exercise), legs (glutes, hamstrings, quads), core stabilizers (rectus abdominus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus). Performance Points: Begin by jogging in the deep end of the pool. Engage the core and driving one...
by brittenm | May 24, 2017 | Aquatics, Exercises, Fitness, Swim Tips, Workouts
Do you want an exercise to work your inner and outer thighs that you can do in the water? Try this hip abduction/adduction exercise. Target Muscle Group: Primary muscles: adductors and gluteus medius. Secondary muscles: core stabilizers. Performance Points: Begin by...
by fergussond | Oct 7, 2014 | Aquatics, Workouts
Beginner Workout Warm Up: 100m Front Crawl 100m Pull – Front Crawl 100m Pull – Front Crawl /300m Main Set: 10x25m Front Crawl – Sprint/10 sec rest 2×100 IM (Fly, Back, Breast, Free) *A substitute for fly can be dolphin kicking on your front in a streamlined...
by fergussond | Aug 5, 2014 | Aquatics, Workouts
Beginner Workout Warm Up: 100m Choice Swim 50m Choice Pull 50m Finger Drag Drill: when swimming front crawl, drag your fingers on the surface of the water when doing the out of water recovery (keep fingers close to the body) /200m Main Set: 2x: 4x25m Backstroke or...
