GoSwim GoldFreestyle - Sneaking Up on Air
2 commentsHere's a quick and simple drill to help you build a low breath in freestyle.
Main Set Tuesday - January 31, 2012
Main set today included freestyle 50s and 100s, with a couple of kick sets at the end.
New Clips Uploaded to www.goswimtv.com
This week we've uploaded 8 new short, super-slow-motion videos to goswimtv.com
Pic of the Week - November 24, 2011
This week's pic is of Olympian hero, Jason Lezak setting up for a massive pull.
Swimming Pic of the Week - July 7, 2011
Some various shots from morning practice. There's something a bit interesting, or strange about each one of these.
Swimming Pic of the Week - June 30, 2011
Here's a quick sequence of shots for a freestyle breath during competition.
Breaststroke - Breathe Every Other Stroke
Here's a quick trick you can try in practice to stay low and keep moving forward.
Butterfly - Side Breathing
Through the history of swimming, there have been individuals who have proven alternative techniques really work. Mel Stewart and Robert Margalis are two great butterfly swimmers who use side breathing in fly, and you should at least try it too.
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 31, 2011
A quick picture from morning practice today of an age-group butterflier.
Swimming Pics of the Week - February 10, 2011
The question is... how long are you actually taking air IN when you breathe on freestyle?
Main Set Monday - November 22, 2010
Some smooth swimming with a bit of up-pace toward the end of the set.
Swimming Pic of the Week - Kara Lynn Joyce - November 4, 2010
This week's pic features Kara Lynn Joyce with one of her favorite training tools.
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Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel about 13 hours ago
Ah.. made a math mistake.. did 1:35 and 25 sec rest. Yes now I see "10 to zero seconds rest" says coach Barbara. (Probably long... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Sheila about 14 hours ago
Nice. It's quite a bit more rest than the workout says you should have, but I completely understand wanting extra rest with fly. For me, ... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel about 17 hours ago
Well the good luck you wished me was helping me, Sheila! The first two rounds I choose butterfly and the slowest send off. Which left me ... more » -
Backstroke - Double Arm
by GW about 18 hours ago
Use the rotation to 'vault' from side to side and increase power of the stroke and hence, hopefully, the speed more » -
Backstroke - Double Arm
by Jonathan Cain about 18 hours ago
This actually is a great drill, and it should work for everyone because it allows you to really feel what a better catch and earlier appl... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Sheila 1 day ago
Good luck, Reemi. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Yes, I would either need the slowest sendoff or maybe the 2nd to the last. Not sure. It... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel 1 day ago
I choose the slowest send off and maybe even I am going to use my burner fins. Yes, this looks like challenging in effort and also in foc... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Sheila 1 day ago
I like this set, too. I was looking at it last night and thinking I might do it myself some time over the next few weeks as I might have ... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Barbara Hummel 2 days ago
I gave this set to my Masters swimmers last week. By the end, everyone's tongue was hanging out. Huge effort level. But it was amazing... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by wiken6281 2 days ago
You know, GW, coaching is not a popularity contest. I like this set, its a way for swimmers to challenge themselves and step it up. If th... more »
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