by brittenm | Oct 15, 2019 | Aquatics, Fitness, Swim Tips
The final step of the stroke pyramid is coordination and refinement of the whole stroke. Timing, or synchronizing upper body and lower body movements will help you coordinate all of the working pieces of the stroke. Coordinating the timing of your freestyle will also...
by brittenm | Jul 23, 2019 | Fitness, Swim Tips
The third component of the arm movement for the freestyle stroke is the power phase. With the power phase, once your forearm is perpendicular to the bottom, you try and move this forearm in a straight line from in front of your shoulder to your hip, all the while...
by brittenm | May 21, 2019 | Aquatics, Fitness, Swim Tips
Last month we discussed the concept of the skroke pyramid: the order in which stroke progressions should be implemented when learning and correcting a swimmer’s strokes. To review, the first step is body positioning: being able to maintain a relaxed, streamlined body...
by brittenm | Mar 19, 2019 | Aquatics, Swim Tips
Swimming is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise for people of all age groups and fitness levels. This low impact form of exercise offers a full-body workout that helps release stress and tension. Just like with every other form of exercise, correct form...
by steedenb | Sep 18, 2018 | Aquatics, Swim Tips
We have all heard how wonderful swimming is for you. But we hear these reasons from swimmers; those who love being in the pool, have no problem lugging around their big swim bags all day, or take pride in how fast they can swim a 50m sprint. These individuals are...
by brittenm | Apr 6, 2018 | Aquatics, Exercises, Fit Tips, Fitness, News and Events, Swim Tips
I know you’ll miss that refreshing feeling of jumping in the pool for a swim, that sense of accomplishment when you check the clock and you hit the wall even quicker, plus there’s the camaraderie of your friends and fellow swimmers who show the same passion....
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