Swim Coach Online

13/10/2011

There is some debate about how best to treat a jellyfish sting, but now that the open water swim season is in full swing, we want you to be prepared, so we have added this article to our blog to help you. We hope you find it useful. Happy swimming :)

Jellyfish stings come from cells called nematocysts found the long tentacles that trail the bell-shaped jellyfish and in some species on the bell itself. These cells inject a protein-based venom that can cause severe allergic reactions. Some species of jellyfish have venom strong enough to kill even...

12/10/2011

Good flexibility, good core strength, dedication and a positive attitude are some of the key attributes required in achieving your full potential in swimming, but managing your breathing effectively can be the difference between a great swim and disappointment. In this article we explain what rhythmic breathing is and how mastering this technique will turbo charge your performance. We hope you find it useful.

Rhythmic breathing in swimming is a technique that enables you to take in enough air to sustain your workout while keeping your swim pace. You can also use it to drive up the intensity of your workout and make your lap swimming more effective.

11/10/2011

Breathing bilaterally, or on both sides when swimming freestyle will help you balance your stroke, relax your chest and breathing, increase your enjoyment of the water and improve you performance. Please take a moment to read our article on bilateral breathing on our blog. Also, please take a moment to visit our blog archive, there are lots of interesting articles, tips and information contained there - just click on the 'Swim Better' icon in this blog post. Thank you.

Bilateral breathing, meaning to breathe on both sides, is the recommended breathing technique when swimming the front crawl. Swimmers usually turn their heads to breathe every three or five arm pulls when they breathe bilaterally, although some do this less frequently. Bilateral breathing promotes g...

10/10/2011

Breathing correctly when you're swimming can really make a difference to both your enjoyment of the water, and your performance. In this article, we have prepared some drills for you to practice that will help you breath better. We hope you find them useful.

Breathing is an important part of a swimmer's technique. The way you breathe during your stroke can have a negative impact on your stroke efficiency. Learning to breathe properly can increase your speed and decrease the amount of effort needed for each stroke. As a result, you can swim easier for a ...

09/10/2011

Swimming is a fantastic way to tone your body, feel great in extinguish stress. In this article on our blog, we give you some suggestions on how to swim, feel great and look great. However, remember, swimming is a non-weight bearing sport, we are effectively weightless in the water, so always combine your swim program with session on a cross-trainer. Happy swimming!

Swimming exercises your entire body and also helps build a healthy cardiovascular system. While it's a good workout to tone throughout, you can use different parts of each stroke to tone specific body parts. Remember to cross-train when swimming because swimming is not a weight-bearing sport, so it ...

07/10/2011

Today, we're working on our abdominal muscles, fighting that spare tyre that appeared after a heavy meal. In this article we give you some tips and pointers on drills you can do to tighten up your stomach muscles. Happy swimming :)

With just a few minutes effort in your regular workout, you can get a beautiful toned body without the need for sweating in the gym. Work on those abs with a few simple exercises and you’ll never look back. Classic swimming pool moves that whittle the waist include the front crawl, which exercises t...

06/10/2011

SWIMMING SAFETY: Today we look at how to survive a rip current - a dangerous phenomena that claims the lives of hundreds of swimmers every year. Know what to look for, know what to do if you get caught in a 'rip' and be prepared. Please pass this article on to everyone you know - it could save a life. Thank you

Rip currents are sometimes mistakenly referred to as riptides and undertow. These names are misnomers because although rip currents pull swimmers away from shore they have nothing to do with the tides and they do not pull swimmers under.

05/10/2011

Swimming through waves can be dangerous and intimidating. Today, unusually for this part of the world, we had large waves at the beach this morning for our breakfast club swim. We thought you may find it useful to read about how we suggest you enter the water safely through waves, so we have posted this article on our blog. Happy swimming.

Breakers: Breakers result when waves reach shallow water. Breakers can crash over your head and try to grind you into the ground.

04/10/2011

At SwimCoachOnline, we love open water swimming, especially at this time of year as the waters around the Arabian Peninsular cool. Our swimmers often ask us 'so how do I know I am swimming in a straight line?'. Well, it takes a little practice but, with once you master the technique of 'sighting', swimming straight in training or a race is simple. Here's an article on how.

One of the most complicated elements in triathlon swimming is sighting. This is spotting your marker and ensuring that you swim in a straight line towards it. Usually the markers are buoys positioning around the course. Sighting done correctly reduces time in the swim portion of the triathlon, keeps...

28/09/2011

There are many interesting facts and pieces of information that you may not know about swimming and swimmers. We put together this fun, lighthearted list - we hope you like it.

There are many interesting facts and pieces of information that you may not know about swimming and swimmers. We put together this fun, lighthearted list:

28/09/2011

For those of you that missed it, we are so excited about the news that five-time Olympic gold medallist and one of swimcoachonline's hero's, Ian Thorpe will compete in his first international meeting since 2006 when he swims at the World Cup in November. He has been named in Australia's squad of 26 for the Asian legs of the World Cup in Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.

27/09/2011

A powerful kick is a big part of swimming and can make the difference to your speed in swimming and your readiness to run and bike in triathlon. When swimming freestyle it is doubly important to have a strong kick as it is this that drives provides the major force in propelling you forward. Please take a moment to read our blog article on kicking. If there is a topic you would like to cover please let us know. Thank you

A powerful kick is a big part of swimming and can make the difference to your speed in swimming and your readiness to run and bike in triathlon. When swimming freestyle it is doubly important to have a strong kick as it is this that drives provides the major force in propelling you forward. Pay spec...