Why would we want to perform a half butterfly stroke with stretch cords? Because this drill -- demonstrated in the Workout Wednesday presented by Bioastin video below -- will get you comfortable with the unnatural motion of the high elbow set. For those of you who have followed me for some time, you know that [...]
In this edition of Workout Wednesday powered by Bioastin, I'd like to introduce a simple drill that delivers great results. There are many drill variations that you can perform with stretch cords to help you improve your freestyle swimming technique. I typically start my athletes with this one, because it isolates and replicates the unnatural movement required for the vital [...]
This simple drill dramatically helps improve your form. Try adding it into your swim routine to help improve your bi-lateral breathing, mobility and overall mechanics. https://youtu.be/0hpgerVM-yI
Overdone it with your paddles? Here are my tips to use your paddles properly to help you become a faster and stronger swimmer and avoid injury. https://youtu.be/MtUzJixkT4A
I have my athletes swim with one paddle quite often leading up to the main set in our swim sessions. This drill will help address weaknesses in one side of your stroke. https://youtu.be/4meTFTkuNSo
Try this drill as part of your warm up and in between harder sets. It's fantastic for stretching your shoulders, pecs and upper back. This will help improve your shoulder mobility and can ultimately help you swim faster freestyle. https://youtu.be/0lPJuY-wOsQ
When swimming with paddles some people can be inherently lazy with their stroke technique and biomechanics. Don't let that be you! Watch my tips on how to use paddles to improve your stroke. https://youtu.be/jDnqQ-6Jca4
I like to do kicking drills and this one will work your core and your concentration. The key is not to have too much flexion in your knees. Doing flutter kick on your back without fins increases your awareness of the pressure on the top of your foot which ultimately helps when you are doing [...]
