The Ultimate Open Water Swimming Checklist: Your Guide to a Successful Swim

The Ultimate Open Water Swimming Checklist: Your Guide to a Successful Swim

Get ready for open water swimming with our essential checklist! Learn about starts (beach, in-water, dive), sighting techniques, supported vs. unsupported swims, feeding strategies, turns, and choosing the right goggles. Discover tips on suit fit, salt vs. fresh water, wildlife encounters, and weather impacts. Perfect for swimmers of all levels seeking a successful and enjoyable open water swim!

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Maximizing Swimming Performance in the Gym: The Myth of Sport-Specific Training

Maximizing Swimming Performance in the Gym: The Myth of Sport-Specific Training

Discover how to boost your swimming performance with gym-specific training. Learn about the best compound exercises tailored to the unique joint actions and muscle groups used in different swimming strokes. Understand why focusing on deadlifts, squats, pull-ups, and rotation exercises can lead to significant improvements in your swimming strength and power. Whether you specialize in short axis strokes like butterfly and breaststroke, or long axis strokes such as freestyle and backstroke, this post guides you through the optimal gym routine for swimmers.

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