If you are swimming in the sea in Wellington, below are three useful links:
If you are swimming at Freyberg Pool (33.33 metres), Thorndon Pool (30.50 metres) or at Kilbirnie pool (25 metres), below are three useful links for your interval swim sets:
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Why Distance Per Stroke (DPS) & Stroke Counting Matter
The world’s best swimmers are faster than you because they travel further with each stroke, not because they are moving their arms faster Distance per stroke (DPS) is the distance you travel per stroke and […]
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Understanding the pace clock
It is essential to use the pace clock if you want to progress in swimming. The pace clock will allow you to: Be autonomous at controlling the times yourself Control your effort, paces and intervals Gain […]
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What are the benefits of tumble turns (flip turns) for swimmers and triathletes?
Linking your lengths and ensuring a more continuous workout. Tumble turns avoid interruptions and getting extra rest during each turn at the walls, which is often tempting. If you race in the ocean, would you […]
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Benefits of training different strokes
When you swim several strokes you use more muscles and your body gets a better workout.The risk of swimming injuries is also decreased because you don’t always stress the body with the same movements and […]
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Why follow a training plan
Whether you train on your own or in a group, following a structured programme of varied workouts will give you lots of benefits such as Whether you train on your own or in a group, following […]
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The importance of a good technique
In swimming, only about 20% of performance is related to fitness while the other 80% is technique and efficiency. The main difference between swimming and other sports is that we don’t have a solid ground […]
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