Download or read book Conditioning Techniques for Competitive Swimmers written by Alex Steve and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Swimming written by Alan Lynn and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. Featured in Swimming - Crowood Sports Guides are information boxes containing 'Key Points' and 'Top Tips'; sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in colour. There is a thorough analysis of the four strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle), starts and turns, including the individual Medley, and valuable advice on techniques, coaching, drills, training, tapering, nutrition and competition psychology. There is also an introduction to rules and equipment. Aimed at swimmers of all levels of ability, young or old, novice or expert and coaches and trainers. Superbly illustrated with underwater and above-water colour photographs.
Download or read book Complete Conditioning for Swimming written by Dave Salo and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Rebecca Soni, Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak, and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times: - Exercises and drills for each stroke - Event-based workouts and programs - Dryland training - Tapering for peak performance - Year-round conditioning plans - Nutrition before, during, and after swim meets In addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success.
Download or read book Technique Swim Workouts written by Blythe Lucero and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contain 100 workouts Practice sessions up to 2000 yards Learn technique focus points The first book in the 3-book-series, called ""Technique Swim Workouts"" contains 100 workouts that focus on improving general swimming efficiency, with specific workouts for each of the competitive swimming strokes. The workouts in this book blend swimming drills and conditioning sets that total up to 2,000 yards/meters. Each workout is accompanied by a ""Focus Point"" to help swimmers zero in on stroke improvements by eliminating drag, improving feel for the water, and swimming in a core-centered man.
Download or read book Championship Swimming written by Tracey McFarlane-Mirande and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-08-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an Olympic medalist, a proven, step-by-step program for helping you swim your best Endorsed by Olympic gold medalist Jenny Thompson and written by two-time Olympic winner Tracey McFarlane-Mirande, Championship Swimming brings Olympic-level techniques and training to intermediate swimmers who want to achieve their best. With her proven program, McFarlane-Mirande takes you from 0 to 60 in just 30 days. This comprehensive manual features: Step-by-step drills for improved strokes and more enjoyable workouts Tips on how to eliminate "drag" Techniques for swimming more powerfully with less effort Dry-land exercises Easy-to-follow illustrations From intermediate to competitive swimming, Championship Swimming is sure to improve the quality of every swim, whether for leisure, exercise, or going for the gold.
Download or read book Swim Like A Pro written by Fares Ksebati and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swim Like A Pro is the most comprehensive guide for swimmers looking to improve their performance and health!Fares Ksebati is one of the most trusted swim coaches in the world and has created a proven training program that has helped hundreds of thousands of swimmers improve their stroke technique and swim more efficiently.Swim Like A Pro uses a holistic approach to help you swim faster with less effort and with more enjoyment. If you're just getting started in your swimming journey, this couldn't be a better time to start! The resources in this book in this book and the online course will not only expose you to the fundamentals of technique training but also the world of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and injury prevention. Swim Like A Pro will offer you: - A Fresh Perspective On Swimming- A Deeper Understanding of Stroke Technique and Training- A Strategy to Set SMART Swimming Goals- A Holistic Approach To Swim Smarter: Nutrition, Dryland, and Mental Training- A Series of Inspiring StoriesAre you ready to swim faster and smarter than ever before? Take action towards your goals, and order Swim Like A Pro now!!ONLINE COURSE: Swim Like A Pro offers an online video course that includes swim drills, workouts, links to additional video content and an exclusive Q&A section that will grow over time. swimlikeapro.orgEvery chapter has a corresponding video(s) and section in the online course. You'll be able to see and hear my explanation for each concept and stroke technique in this book. Seeing a visual representation of each concept can make all the difference in how fast you make progress.The online course has bonus video sections, a swim workout template, and interviews with swimmers who have lost weight, completed Ironmans, and even won Olympic Medals! While the online video course is not required, it's highly encouraged.TESTIMONIALS: "As a former professional swimmer, I understand how important proper technique training is to reaching your goals. Swim Like A Pro makes swimming accessible to beginners while also helping seasoned athletes reach their full potential. The online video course helps you visualize the correct technique in order to swim faster with less effort." - Peter Vanderkaay, 3x Olympian, 4x Olympic Medalist "Fares translated his passion and enthusiasm for swimming into the user-friendly app that is MySwimPro. Whether you are looking to swim for fitness or train for the English Channel the holistic approach and vast library of dryland videos, technique tips, and workouts will help you accomplish your goal. Be ready to find a new love for swimming and the water!" - Catherine Breed, 4x Open Water Record Holder, 2x Pan American Gold Medalist "Swim Like A Pro is a MUST read for any triathlete looking to improve their swimming technique and training! Fares has helped thousands of swimmers and triathletes of all ages and abilities reach their full athletic potential. This book offers the perfect entry point for someone looking to take their swimming to the next level!" - Mitch Thrower, 23x Ironman, 11x Ironman World ChampionshipsABOUT THE AUTHOR: Fares Ksebati is an entrepreneur, swimmer, coach, and mentor, helping people turn their dreams into a reality. He has been featured by Apple, Forbes, Sports Illustrated and Men's Health. Fares is the Co-Founder of MySwimPro, World Swim Day, and multiple business ventures that have impacted millions of people around the world. Fares is an avid world traveler and keynote speaker. He is a Bosphorus Cross-continental swimmer, and three time U.S. Masters Swimming individual national champion. His goal is to inspire and empower others to take action on their dreams. He advocates for a growth mindset and continuous self-improvement! Follow Fares on social media @FaresKsebati.
Download or read book Complete Conditioning for Swimming written by David Salo and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak, and Scott Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that incorporates the following: ? Exercises and drills for each stroke ? Event-based workouts and programs ? Dryland training ? Tapering for peak performance ? Year-round conditioning plans ? Nutrition before, during, and after swim meets In addition, the related 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success.
Download or read book Strength Training for Faster Swimming written by Blythe Lucero and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to enhance your performance, swimming alone is not enough. An effective strength training is crucial if you want to improve your swimming times. This book shows you what types of strength training benefit swimming and how to develop a winning routine. It includes swim-specific strength- training and lots of sample workouts.
Download or read book The Fit Swimmer written by Marianne Brems and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1984-03-22 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging workout routines, timed programs, and training tips for all levels of fitness. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book Swim Like a Pro written by Fares Ksebati and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swim Like A Pro is the most comprehensive guide for swimmers looking to improve their performance and health!Fares Ksebati is one of the most trusted swim coaches in the world and has created a proven training program that has helped hundreds of thousands of swimmers improve their stroke technique and swim more efficiently.Swim Like A Pro uses a holistic approach to help you swim faster with less effort and with more enjoyment. If you're just getting started in your swimming journey, this couldn't be a better time to start!The resources in this book in this book and the online course will not only expose you to the fundamentals of technique training but also the world of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and injury prevention. Swim Like A Pro will offer you:- A Fresh Perspective On Swimming- A Deeper Understanding of Stroke Technique and Training- A Strategy to Set SMART Swimming Goals- A Holistic Approach To Swim Smarter: Nutrition, Dryland, and Mental Training- A Series of Inspiring StoriesAre you ready to swim faster and smarter than ever before?Take action towards your goals, and order Swim Like A Pro now!!ONLINE COURSE:Swim Like A Pro offers an online video course that includes swim drills, workouts, links to additional video content and an exclusive Q&A section that will grow over time.swimlikeapro.comEvery chapter has a corresponding video(s) and section in the online course. You'll be able to see and hear my explanation for each concept and stroke technique in this book. Seeing a visual representation of each concept can make all the difference in how fast you make progress.The online course has bonus video sections, a swim workout template, and interviews with swimmers who have lost weight, completed ironmans, and even won Olympic Medals! While the online video course is not required, it's highly encouraged.
Download or read book The Essential Swimmer written by Steve Tarpinian and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice to fitness and competetive swimmers, from basic stroke techniques to advanced training programs.
Download or read book Dive In The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Mastery written by Kim Gomez and published by Zee Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to take your swimming to the next level and unlock your full potential in the water? Look no further than "Dive In: The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Mastery"! This comprehensive guide is the first of its kind, offering a wealth of expert techniques, training methods, and life lessons that will transform the way you approach swimming, no matter your age or skill level. Inside, you'll discover: - Proven techniques for mastering all four competitive strokes, from freestyle to butterfly - Cutting-edge training programs designed to maximize your speed, endurance, and efficiency in the water - In-depth analysis of the physics and biomechanics of swimming, giving you a deeper understanding of how your body moves through the water - Mental training strategies to help you overcome fear, build confidence, and develop a champion's mindset - Nutritional guidance and recovery techniques to fuel your body and optimize your performance both in and out of the pool Whether you're a competitive swimmer looking to shave seconds off your best times, a triathlete seeking to improve your swim split, a masters swimmer pursuing lifelong health and fitness, or a beginner learning to conquer the water for the first time, "Dive In" has something for you. With its unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and practical, real-world advice, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to take their swimming to the next level and experience the life-changing benefits of this incredible sport. So what are you waiting for? Take the plunge and "Dive In" to the world of swimming mastery today! With this book as your guide, there's no limit to what you can achieve in the water and beyond.
Download or read book A Study of the Methods of Training and Conditioning Swimmers for Competitive Swimming in 127 Colleges and Universities in the United States written by Norman Arthur Gray and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract at end: 14 leaves.
Download or read book Swim Smooth written by Paul Newsome and published by Fernhurst Books Limited. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your technique in the water and become a better swimmer with this remarkable new approach to freestyle swimming, suitable for all levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced, as well as swimming coaches. Aimed at both fitness and competitive swimmers, it explains what makes a successful stroke and how to develop your own swimming style. _x000D_The Swim Smooth approach, developed by consultants to the gold medal winning British Triathlon team, helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your stroke and provides drill and training tips to make the most of your time in the water. It accepts differences in individual swimmers and shows you how to understand the fundamentals of swimming to find a style that works for you. Technique, fitness training, racing skills and open water swimming are all covered, with photographs and 3D graphics helping you to put theory into practice. _x000D_Swim efficiently. Swim fast. Swim Smooth.
Download or read book Swimming Fastest written by Ernest W. Maglischo and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to competitive swimming containing detailed overviews of the four primary strokes; racing strategies; and the most effective training methods and the science behind why they work.
Download or read book Science of Swimming Faster written by Riewald, Scott and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editors Riewald and Rodeo assemble many of the world’s leading swimming experts to reveal the latest in research, technology, training, and performance across the sport. Authoritative and applicable, Science of Swimming Faster dives into the physiology, biomechanics, medicine, psychology, and training for swim performance while providing prescriptive advice along the way.
Download or read book Get in the Water written by Mr Robert Hans Boder and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Boder's Get in the water is a book of innovative methods to educate coaches, athletes and parent in basic skills of competitive swimming. It is a starting point to understand many important aspects of the sport: - learning to do the strokes for speed and injury prevention - proper physical and mental training - interaction between of coaches with parents - appendices of rules, swim terms, meet (events, scoring, to dos) and equipment to buy. The book starts by briefly covering the science for efficient motion through water in simple terms. There are pictures and diagrams even beginning swimmers can understand and is appropriate for coaches to use in teaching strokes. After that it has age group training techniques, coaching tips, suggestions for Masters and Triathlon training. It is a short and thorough introduction to these topics. The sections for parents are based on his age group swimming experience and dealing with team parents. It is a realistic assessment of what to look for and expect to find in an appropriate program. Very successful Masters swimmers have commented on the explanation clearity and instruction value that went far beyond what is only directed to entry level swimmers.
