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Starts and Turns
New rule changes for breaststroke and butterfly effective March 8th 1998, bring big changes to how we do our turns. The turn for butterfly is exactly the same as breaststroke.
Sports Medicine / Training
Are you exhausted after every workout? Are you attacking every set like a madman? Do you believe in NO PAIN NO GAIN? Are you disappointed that you did not improve your times as much as you had hoped...
Starts and Turns
Wayne continues with tips on how to focus on a strong finish for your race.
Training
Swim fast in practice to swim fast in meets is a training axiom, esp.during the taper phase of swimming. The decrease in friction and rejuvenation of muscle strength are well documented by studies over the last three decades. One coach even called swimming at race speeds like learning a different stroke.
Training
Several years ago a picture was published which changed my swimming life. In it was world record holder Jeff Rouse standing in the newest streamlined position. Here was a broad shouldered swimmer in...
The USMS website contains articles about sports medicine, health, and nutrition. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice on personal health matters. For personal medical advice, or if you are concerned about a medical condition or injury, see your healthcare provider for evaluation and care. The USMS website also contains articles about swim training and technique, including drills and workouts. All swimmers should be evaluated by a healthcare professional prior to beginning swim training. In addition, consult with a trained coach when introducing new technique or drills to your swim training program.
