Tuesday May 22, 2012
Besides getting into the swimming pool to remove leaves, what other ways can be used? How about a swim pool leaf rake or a leaf eater?
Sunday May 20, 2012
A survey-based research project that looked at annual training patterns and ironman-distance triathlon race results showed a few things that triathletes may want to consider when laying out their training plan for the year.
It does appear that some elements of training are often similar among successful ironman-distance triathletes. Friday May 18, 2012
While swimming may not be the best form of exercise to lose weight, it is great exercise, and if used as part of a comprehensive plan, you can lose weight by swimming.
Wednesday May 16, 2012
Swimmers, would you like to receive a set of swimming workouts each week via e-mail to help you plan your practices? These swimming workouts are designed to help your swim training, to build fitness, and to give you some variety in your exercise regimen.
Monday May 14, 2012
The book
Weight Training for Triathlon - Ultimate Guide by Ben Greenfield came across my desk, and I am glad it did. It is a well laid out, well illustrated guide for triathletes on strength training for any phase of a training cycle, and for any level of triathlete. Some of the routines would be good for swimmers, and all of the illustrations would help someone that has questions on the proper form for weight lifting moves.
Sunday May 13, 2012
It is common for pool owners to worry about losing water from a swimming pool. There are typically one of three swim pool issues with water loss: leaks in the swim pool plumbing, leaks in the swimming pool shell, or excessive splash out or evaporation from the swimming pool.
There are some ways you can narrow down the reasons behind your leaky swimming pool.
Friday May 11, 2012
Want to do some IM swimming practice (An IM or individual medley is all four competitive swim strokes in one event)? This IM swim workout mixes things up as you move from 200s to 150s to 100s. Swim on!
Wednesday May 9, 2012
Changing the sand in your swimming pool filter could make it do its job better and more efficiently. That will result in a cleaner swimming pool and a better operating swimming pool filter - and better operation should equal less electricity to operate the pool pump, lowering your utility bill. Here are the steps to follow to change the sand in a swimming pool filter.
Monday May 7, 2012
An individual medley swim workout that moves 100 IM swims closer and closer to each other. The goal is to maintain technique through the whole set and end each group of 100s with a strong IM effort.
Monday May 7, 2012
Believe it or not, the way you swim today is going to have a direct result upon your results in the near future. During
today's swim practice, just as it does every day, your subconscious will record all your thoughts, attitudes, times, strokes, levels of effort, and your emotions toward your swimming, and use all this information toward your races at a swim meet in the future!
