Improving Swim Performance: The Importance of Body Composition in Elite Swimmers

Improving Swim Performance: The Importance of Body Composition in Elite Swimmers

Body composition is crucial for athletic performance, particularly in swimming, a sport that demands high physicality. Elite swimmers' physical makeup is extensively studied due to its strong correlation with water performance. Measurements such as body mass, height, skinfolds, and lean mass index (LMI) are used for analysis.

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3 Essential Shoulder Exercises for Swimmers

3 Essential Shoulder Exercises for Swimmers

The demands of competitive swimming require robust shoulder mobility, endurance, and power. The repetitive motions of the competitive strokes can stress the shoulder complex, emphasizing the need for well-rounded strength training outside the pool. Here, we discuss three crucial shoulder exercises that every swimmer should incorporate into their regimen.

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Improve your Cardiovascular Swimming Performance: The Benefits of Beets and Nitric Oxide

Improve your Cardiovascular Swimming Performance: The Benefits of Beets and Nitric Oxide

Beetroot is a powerful natural aid for swimmers looking to enhance cardiovascular performance and endurance. High in nitrates, beets convert to nitric oxide in the body, helping to dilate blood vessels and improve oxygen efficiency. Studies show athletes experience better endurance, blood flow, and adaptation to altitude after beetroot consumption, making it an excellent addition to a swimmer’s diet. Whether through juice, supplements, or whole beets, swimmers can benefit from this nutritional boost. Ready to enhance your endurance in the pool? Read on to explore how beets can elevate your swim training!

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The Ultimate Home Training Gym: Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Athletes

The Ultimate Home Training Gym: Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Athletes

Endurance athletes know that strength training is an integral part of their training regimen. It not only helps improve overall performance but also reduces the risk of injury. With the convenience of home workouts on the rise, having the right equipment can make a world of difference. In this blog post, we'll explore a comprehensive list of home strength training equipment tailored specifically for endurance athletes. From hex bars to TRX systems, we've got you covered!

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How often should swimmers lift weights?

How often should swimmers lift weights?

Incorporating resistance training into a swimmer’s program can significantly enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Most swimmers benefit from 2-3 weightlifting sessions weekly, lasting 30-60 minutes, especially in the off and pre-season. These sessions should focus on compound movements like deadlifts, squats, and swim-specific exercises to build strength and power.

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Stable Endurance Training

Stable Endurance Training

The Bunkie test is a functional endurance test to help identify functional stability, endurance, and control through some of the common fascial lines. It’s a series of 5 exercises, performed bilaterally (both sides). Its a simple test for identifying weak links in your ability to efficiency coordinate multiple muscles linked in a kinetic chain associated with particular movement patterns, and can help you identify weak links and patterns to program more specifically for your needs.

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The Gym in Your Hand

The Gym in Your Hand

The kettlebell has long been regarded as the gym in your hand. The cast-iron device packs a big punch in a small heavy footprint, suitable for dozen of exercises from mobility to power. In fact, they’re so practical, they’re sold out everywhere these days. See why the majority of my own and client strength and conditioning is done with a kettlebell

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