quick tips:
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better track starts
Using Thomas Rupprath and Jodie Henry as examples, we take you through the perfect track start.
japanese start - the new kid on the block?
There's been quite some discussion in swimming circles about the so called "Japanese Start"; We decided to try and find out what the real story was
exercise induced asthma: increasing incidence or misdiagnosis?
Whether the prevalence of asthma is higher in athletes than the general population remains controversial. Nic Charlesworth considers the issues surrounding asthma diagnosis
better backstroke starts
Our pictorial guide will take you through 5 steps to better backstroke starts
how well do you hold the water?
'Hold of the water' is something that coaches often talk about to swimmers but how do you define it? More importantly what can you do to improve it?
the swim down - your best friend
Do you make the most of your swim down? It should be one of the most important parts of your training
Tumble turns revisited with Gary VanderMeulen
Coach to Alison Sheppard, Gary VanderMeulen shares his views on tumble turns
5 steps to better dives
Trouble getting off the blocks - help is at hand!
5 steps to better tumble turns
These tips may give you the turns you've always wanted!
train harder or train smarter?
To get faster at swimming you need to train harder. Sounds obvious doesn't it? Well it might not always be true...