People who train for long-distance events put their bodies through a lot of fatigue on daily basis. However, what makes marathon training in the heat particularly challenging is that besides training stress there is also environmental stress that athletes need to account for. Heat adds additional factor to consider when planning your training schedule. The […]
The catch is the initiation of your pull. This is where you “catch the water”, and start to pull yourself forward. In this article, we are going to talk about swim drills to improve your catch. But first, a couple of words describing what we are talking about when we are talking about the catch. […]
Here’s how to maximize the physical qualities needed to swim butterfly Swimming butterfly requires power, rhythm, and body position. If you’re missing one of these ingredients, this stroke can become an immense challenge. Here’s a dryland routine that can help you improve the physical qualities needed to swim the stroke. Warm-up Warming up before a […]
Maximizing propulsion, minimize resistance, and swimming with great timing are key to swimming fast For swimmers of any age to improve, they need to know exactly what to work on to improve their technique. This series will distill swimming down to its critical components, focusing on what really matters. Although it doesn’t seem like it, […]
OK, so you have decided to embark on a new challenge, and you might think to yourself, “Where do I start my training?” So first things first: Duathlon is a time-consuming sport due to the two sport disciplines, so it is important to plan and use your training time effectively. It’s a good stepping stone […]
Trail running is a great activity all by itself—for your body, your mind and your soul. A lot of trail runners, though, like to take it to the next level by entering a race and getting competitive with themselves and others. Are you one of those people? There are a lot of reasons to take […]