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Triathlon Swimming: Made EasyOn land your body sends LOUD, CLEAR AND UNAMBIGUOUS alerts about imbalance. In the water those signals are easy to miss or misinterpret.
Archive for the ‘Balance’ Category
Swim without a kick to improve balance
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 24th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 24th, 2010
Swimmers in traditional Workouts often do pull sets wearing buoys to strengthen their arms. TI Swimmers sometimes practice swimming with a minimized kick. This strengthens abdominal, rather than arm, muscles.
Video: How Balance improves Breathing
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 24th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 24th, 2010
Balance practice is best done in short, intensely focused repeats — the same kind that are best for improving advanced skills like breathing.
Video: What makes a swimmer efficient?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 23rd, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 23rd, 2010
Height is one factor that contributes to stroke efficiency (or taking fewer strokes per length). But Balance is more important.
Balance, Closed Eyes, and the “Monkey Mind”
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 20th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 20th, 2010
Closing your eyes can help you learn fine skills faster. It also helps transform swimming into a moving meditation.