Many swimmers incorporate running into their dryland training and cross-training programmes. In this article, we will provide advice, hacks and tips on running for swimmers as a part of their dryland training and cross-training programmes. The benefits of running for swimmers Many swimmers incorporate running into their dryland training programme as it can provide them … Continue reading Running for Swimmers
Category: Swimming Dryland/Land Training
Swimmers Training at Home
Swimmers that are confined at home should establish a daily routine, that prioritises physical and mental health. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips for swimmers training at home. Many swimmers prefer to perform their dryland/land training routines in the comfort of their own home or when they have little or no access … Continue reading Swimmers Training at Home
Swimming Dryland Training
Many competitive swimmers regularly undertake dryland/land training. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips and look at the benefits and different types of swimming dryland training. Many competitive swimmers regularly undertake dryland/land training. This is to gain additional benefits beyond those which can be achieved by training in the water alone. These include … Continue reading Swimming Dryland Training
Dryland Training with Swimming Stretch Cords
Many swimmers use stretch cords as a part of the dryland training programme The benefits of dryland/land training Many competitive swimmers regularly undertake dryland/land training. This is to gain additional benefits beyond those which can be achieved by training in the water alone. These include increased power, strength, endurance, speed, and coordination. Dryland/land training can … Continue reading Dryland Training with Swimming Stretch Cords
Dynamic Stretching for Swimmers: An Introduction
Dynamic stretching can help improve a swimmer's competitive performance. In this article, we’ll provide advice, exercises, hacks and tips as an introduction to the benefits of dynamic stretching for swimmers and its contribution to an effective warm-up. The benefits of an effective warm-up An effective warm-up can provide a swimmer with many benefits. These include, … Continue reading Dynamic Stretching for Swimmers: An Introduction
Bodyweight Training for Swimmers
Bodyweight training often continues to play an important part in developing a swimmer’s strength throughout their swimming career. In this article, we’ll provide advice, exercises, hacks and tips on the importance and benefits of bodyweight training for swimmers. What is bodyweight training? Bodyweight training is a series of strength training exercises that use the swimmer’s … Continue reading Bodyweight Training for Swimmers
Swimming Strength Training: An Introduction
Many competitive swimmers use dryland/land strength training. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips as an introduction to the benefits of swimming strength training. The benefits of swimming strength training Many competitive swimmers use dryland/land strength training. This is to gain additional benefits beyond those which can be achieved by training in the … Continue reading Swimming Strength Training: An Introduction
Swimming Ankle Strength and Flexibility
Having good swimming ankle strength and flexibility is a key attribute to having an effective leg kick In this article, we’ll provide advice, exercises, hacks and tips as an introduction to the benefits of good swimming ankle strength and flexibility. The benefits of good swimming ankle strength and flexibility Having good swimming ankle strength and … Continue reading Swimming Ankle Strength and Flexibility
Resistance Band Exercises for Swimmers
Resistance band exercises for swimmers play an important part in their warm-up and land/dryland training programmes In this article, we’ll provide advice, exercises, hacks and tips on the benefits of resistance band exercises for swimmers. What are resistance bands? Resistance bands are latex bands commonly used by swimmers as a part of their warm-up and … Continue reading Resistance Band Exercises for Swimmers
Skipping Rope Exercises for Swimmers
Many top swimmers use a skipping rope/jump rope to develop their ankle strength and flexibility, both essential for developing an effective swimming leg kick. In this article, we’ll provide example exercises, hacks and tips on the benefits of skipping rope (jump rope) exercises for swimmers. The benefits of skipping rope exercises for swimmers Many top … Continue reading Skipping Rope Exercises for Swimmers