#SwimTips

[peterhill75]

Swim Smart: Why Consistency Beats Skipping Sessions (and When Recovery Wins the Race)

As a swim coach, I’ve seen it all—athletes who never miss a session, those who push themselves to the brink of exhaustion, and those who occasionally skip a workout because “life got in the way.” While it’s easy to assume that skipping a session is always a bad thing, the reality is more nuanced. There’s a critical difference between skipping a planned session out of convenience and prioritizing…

[diaryofaswimmom]

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[dryrobe]

"Let go of any fear and just enjoy the experience, we always say that we may not like the person going in but you will love the person coming out!" @thehappypear share their tips for embracing cold water swimming. (Link in bio) #dryrobe #dryrobeterritory #swimrise #thehappypear #wildswimming #wildswim #seaswimming #openwaterswimming #swimtips (at Greystones, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByqJG46Jmqs/?igshid=obex9pt9u9kx

[equestrian-swimmer-blog]

Swim Tips

Tip: Never eat a full meal within an hour before you start swimming.

[dirttrimagazine]

Ben Allen shares his Top 5 Open Water Swim Tips on DirtTRI.com #openwaterswimming #swimming #swimtips #openwater #benallen #xterraphuket #xterrathailand #xterratriathlon #training #racing (at Phuket, Thailand)

[newwaveswimbuoy]

Credit to @strengthinlight : Practical advice for those uncomfortable with open water Swimming. 👉🏼I first want to say, if you are confident in a pool, that does not mean you will be comfortable or confident in open water, so tread lightly, literally. A few common feelings you may experience when open water swimming. 🔸Anxiety, nervousness, that feeling like you can't breathe. 🔸Fear, there's a lot of unknowns going on, you don't have walls, you might not be able to see what's under you, around you, and in a race, there are people who are VERY unpredictable. You might get kicked in the face, who knows. 🔸Water temperature, when it's really cold, breathing becomes even harder, your body will also try to preserve energy. Swipe right 👉🏼 to see some advice on how to approach the water so you start enjoying it more! 👏🏼👏🏽You can do this!👏🏾👏🏿 Who wants to get in that water?! Drop an ME below. #openwaterswimming #openwaterswimtips #swimtips #triathlontraining #trihard #xterratriathlon — view on Instagram https://newaveswim.com/3qMjgmD

[ladyboarder9669]

Summer’s Hottest Swimwear 2018 #summerswimwear #swim #swimwear #bathingsuit #swimsuit #fashion #summerfashion #summerfashiontips #bathingsuittips #swimsuittips #swimtips  http://mystylespot.net/summers-hottest-swimwear-2018/

[belikefish-blog]

FLOAT & HOLD YOUR BREATH

This is for those who are beginner swimmers or those who get tired quickly while swimming. If this is you, KEEP READING!

Many beginner & novice swimmers struggle in the water because they are worried about when to breathe. What they don’t really understand is that the more comfortable they are holding their breath, the easier it will be to get their breath.

When we swim we must be able to balance Inhaling, Exhaling and Holding our breath with & without air in the lungs. However, many swim teachers fail to emphasize the importance of holding the breath. In fact, many skip this skill entirely and only focus on blowing bubbles. Also, many teachers will teach their students to float on their backs, but will skip floating with the face in the water. This is CRAZY to me since we swim, mostly, on our stomachs.

What I have found to be helpful after ten years of teaching swimming and 17 years of competitive swimming is that, along with blowing bubbles (remember to always blow through the nose not your mouth), it is much easier for students to learn how to swim when they aren't worried about when they will be able to breathe. 

So, below, I’ve given a few, very fundamental skills, that are great exercises to help develop more comfort in the water and make swimming easier. As you do these exercises, challenge yourself to hold your breath longer and longer. 

Common Fear: Choking or getting water up the nose and in the mouth. 

SIMPLE TRICK 

Place the top of the tongue, flat on the roof of your mouth when you hold your breath. This helps shut off the natural reflex to breathe in through the nose. TRY it NOW. Simple, right?

It is very important to release all tension in the face & mouth (don’t puff your cheeks). The more tension, the less breath control you have.

Skill: Front Float (Dead-Man's/Jellyfish Float)

Keep your spine tall and in align with your chin toward your chest.

Breathe in through your mouth and hold your breath (release all tension in your face). 

Then, place your face in the water.

Let your arms & legs be long & loose while they hang underneath the water. 

 Skill: Egg Float/Cannon Ball Float

Hug your knees, exactly like the fetal positions and let your chin rest on your knees.

Key is to be Motionless

while

Releasing all Tension

in your body. Trust the water. It will support your body. Again, the more tension in your body the less stable your body will be while floating. In fact, if you feel like you are falling or tipping over, which, is common, that means you have tension in your body. Also, keep your arms & legs underwater at all times! 

Adding Exhaling & Inhaling: Egg or Dead-man's Float

Exhale: It is very important to HUMMMM (YES! HUMM. Make a sound). 

HUMMMM so that bubbles exit your nose, until their is no air left.

Then hold your breath. 

You will begin to SINK. See if you can let yourself sink to the bottom without any air in your lungs.

DO ALL THIS BEFORE ADDING THE BREATH. 

Inhale: Make sure you start by holding your breath while you float before trying to breathe.  NOTE: you don’t need to fill your lungs with air. A small breath is enough.

Just before you run out of bubbles, reach both arms forward (underwater) making sure your hands are firm and flat with your fingers together. 

Once your arms are fully extended in front, lift your chin up to the sky and press your hands (keeping arms straight like a clock) to your hips. 

The moment your mouth exits the water, breathe in through your mouth. 

Then, let you body fall back into the water. 

Then, float and begin again. 

ADVANCED SWIMMERS:

During your workouts, incorporate holding your breath. Try to do full lengths of the pool without taking a breath. 

Example Workout: 

10 x 25yrd - Odds underwater streamline kicking (on your back front, breaststroke kick or flutter kick), Evens (any of the 4 strokes). Note: use intervals that challenge you, but give you enough rest.

6 x 75yrd Freestyle - 25 breathing every 3 strokes, 25 every 5 strokes, 25 every 7 strokes.

NOTE: 

Instead of focusing on moving your arms & legs fast to get to the other side, FOCUS on connecting and moving as much water as you can with each, individual arm stroke and kick.  

How much DISTANCE PER STROKE can you get????

Thanks for reading!!!!!!!!!!! This is my first ever blog post, so PLEASE, share your feedback, ask questions and let me know if any of this is unclear for you. 

[peterhill75]

Mastering the Water

Welcome to the first chapter of Mastering the Water: A 12-Week Programme for Masters Swimmers! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or returning to the pool after a break, this book is designed to help you unlock your full potential in the water. In this opening chapter, we explore the foundations of motivation and mindset, essential tools for any Masters swimmer looking to improve performance,…

[finisswim]

Building Leg Drive and the Swimmer's Snorkel

[peterhill75]

Track train triumph - Unlocking Your Swimming Potential with Goals and Journals

As young swimmers embark on their aquatic journeys, the importance of setting goals and maintaining a training journal cannot be overstated. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, understanding how to create SMART goals and track your progress can make a significant difference in your performance and overall enjoyment of the sport. What Are SMART Goals? Smart goal setting SMART…

[diaryofaswimmom]

♒♒♒ Swimming 101 〰️〰️〰️〰️ Snorkel 〰️〰️〰️〰️ -Using a snorkel can help improve body and head position in the water. Not only that, but it can help to balance your stroke. -Snorkel swimming forces swimmers to keep face down and their head straight in the water. -it also allows the swimmer to train undistracted which can be an asset when working on speed. ♒♒♒♒♒♒ ~Remember never use snorkel when diving from the block or side of the pool. ~Don't breath out all of your air going into the turn. You’ll need to give a big burst of breath after your flip turn to get the water out. ~To clear the snorkel tube, forcefully blow air out through your mouth to blast out the water. ~Make sure snorkel dries properly between practices to prevent mold. ♒♒♒♒♒♒ #snorkel #snorkeltraining #snorkelswimming #swimtraining #swimmingcoach #instaswimming #swimtips #swimtraining #technique #practice #workouts #coach #breathingcontrol #swimmer #swimology #swimbetter #swimmerlife #swim4life #swimming https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJKmFyrpPn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[diaryofaswimmom]

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[traindaly]

Do you want to swim faster with less effort? Improve your position overhead? Remove restrictions that are slowing down? Reduce the likelihood of shoulder injuries? Gives these soft tissue, mobility, and stability drills a shot before and between your next swims! #TrainDaly #freestyleswimming #swam #swum #swimmersofinstagram #frontcrawl #swimtrainer #swimmingclub #instaswim #flipturn #swimtips #floating #iswim #swimdrills #swimteam #swimmingtime #schwimmen #loveswimming #swimmerslife #swimtime #mastersswimming #openwaterswimmers #chanelswimmers #marathonswim #triswim #triathlonswim #triathlonswiming #shouldermobility #shoulderstability #overheadathlete (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNcqwB0h-K1/?igshid=mwfpv29e7uhq

[traindaly]

Remember your stroke is as much a push as it is a pull. Love the reciprocal tension of simultaneous push pull patterns to drive the timing and tension of both arms working together but opposite. #TrainDaly #freestyleswimming #swimmersofinstagram #frontcrawl #swimtrainer #swimmingclub #instaswim #swimtips #floating #iswim #swimdrills #swimswam #swimfast #swimcoach #myswimpro #swimcoaching #swimingcoach #channelswim #chanelswimmers #marathonswim #marathonswimmer #marathonswimming #openwaterzwemmen #drylandtraining #dryland #drylandswimming #drylandforswimmers #drylandtrainingforswimming #mastersswimmers #usmastersswimming (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMlG1FuBF8n/?igshid=de0t0qgu316p