Should you warm down at the end of your swim workout?
Whether it’s swimming, running, or biking, make sure you are doing a proper warm down. Most masters swim teams I have been on do a lousy job implementing a warm down into workouts. It’s especially important after you have done sprints and large-effort swims to do at least a few lengths of easy swimming before you leave the pool. In these workouts, you will actually be building up more lactic acid and taxing your muscles more than doing... [Read More...]
Underwater view of my stroke in the Endless Pool
This was from my experience swimming at the Endless Pool at Triathica in Irvine last month. Check it out! For southern California locals I highly recommend checking out the training center and getting videoed. SUBSCRIBE GET 5 FREE ONLINE SWIM LESSONS BY SIGNING UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER! Name: Email: Read More →
Play Free Golf for a better, faster freestyle
Open water swimmers and triathletes are often confused on how to get faster. Often, they think that they need to swim fast to go fast. In other words, just train harder and do sprints at workouts. Since swimming is so technique-focused, the fastest way to getting faster in the water is to play a game called “Free Golf”. If you haven’t learned it yet, here are the basics: Do a set of 50’s, around 6 is good. Count your strokes... [Read More...]
50 meter vs. 25 yard or 25 meter pools
When training for a triathlon, is it okay to train in a 25 yard or meter pool, or should you try to swim in a 50 meter pool as much as possible? Most pools in the U.S. are unfortunately 25 yards in length. Some are 50 meters (which is the real Olympic-size), but even most of those are set up with lanes across the width of the pool (which in most cases is 25 yards). If you have access to a 50 meter pool, this will be your best bet for swim training.... [Read More...]
Calorie Burning in Swimming
When it comes to burning calories, swimming tends to fall in the middle of running and cycling for workout efficiency. Running tends to burn the most calories per minute, while biking would burn the least of the 3 triathlon legs. However, the amount of calories burned in swimming will depend on your stroke technique, and of course the type of workout you are doing. Keep in mind, efficiency is what matters, and training in the aerobic zone, or keeping... [Read More...]
Tri Swim Coach Podcast #4- Freestyle Swimming and Golf
In this episode, we’ll cover: Swimming and Golf: How are they similar and what can triathletes learn from this? Question of the week: How to avoid sinking hips References: Fins, snorkel, and Freestyler paddles can be found at www.finisinc.com for 20% off using discount code ‘aggies20′. The Triathlon Summit, free interview with Kevin Koskella Triathlon Summit Interview with Tri Swim Coach The Tri Swim Coach Newsletter Signup: www.triswimcoach.com/newsletters.php Music: No... [Read More...]
Lane Etiquette for Lap Swimming
If you are training for a triathlon, it is likely that you prepare for the swim at least partially at a pool where you join in with other lap swimmers. It can be confusing as to what the “rules” are when you get in a lap lane with one or more other swimmers. Here are some tips so you don’t have to be worried about being the clueless newbie! 1. Jump in the empty lane if there is one. It’s annoying to others if you jump in the... [Read More...]
