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By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming since 1999

Ups and Downs - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers - Sports Psychology Tips for Swimmers

Tuesday August 26, 2008
Are your results always strong and consistent, or do you experience extreme highs and lows, up and down like a yo-yo? It seems that some swimmers would do almost anything for more consistency in their results, which can sometimes range from brilliant to terrible all on the very same day. So where can you buy some consistency? There's only one place you can get it, but there's no need to hurry, because it will always be right there waiting for you... in your mind. This is where consistency lives. Let me show you how you can get hold of it.

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August 26, 2008 at 9:34 am
(1) Jason says:

I just built a pool with 2 2.5 hp swim jets. I just had the pool contracto install without researching much. They installed with 2 1/2″ pipes that didn’t offer enough resistance. They came back out and put in smaller adaptors which created more force but if I swim “hard” I will hit the wall. I can go easy and get a decent workout but not sure if over time it will be worth the $2,000. They told me 3 hp motors will not increase the volume due to the size pipe. Any experience with this? I wonder if 3 hp’s will be better?

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