Category: Triathlon
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Stronger Swimmer Shoulders | More Power, Less Injuries | Tri Tenacious
Genuinely fixing shoulder issues as a triathlete, notably with swimming, can be problematic. Examples being shoulder impingement and swimmer’s shoulder. But here we reveal a pivotal, and often overlooked tool via strength training using a pulling technique, to address these problems from the ‘root cause’ while also setting yourself up for a more powerful stroke…
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Why Should I Flip-Turn When Swimming? | Tumble Vs Touch Turn
Do you flip turn when swimming? There’s no law on turning in the pool, but it can save you a lot of time, especially in a pool-based triathlon! Mark is here with his top tips to get you to tumble turn faster on your next swim!
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6/1/6 Drill | TriDot Swim Drill Series
The purpose of the 6/1/6 Drill is to develop better body positioning, better body balancing, and awareness (resting on your lungs). This drill is an advancement to Single-Arm Lead (KOS – Kicking on Side) that develops full stroke arm timing. These are performed as kicks/strokes/kicks for the number that is specified in each position of…
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Swimming Vs Running | GTN’s Coastal Challenge
It’s time for a challenge here at GTN. It swimmer vs runner, Heather vs Mark. You might be thinking, what chance does a swimmer have against a runner?! This route is not so straightforward as you think – who will win?
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Learning to swim to compete in Triathlon – Heather Jackson and Paula Findlay go Head II Head
Beginning your sporting life in soccer and ice hockey meant American athlete Heather Jackson was a late starter in triathlon – in fact, she had to learn to swim post-college in order to compete! That’s commitment! Heather connects with Canadian, Paula Findlay, who admits the struggle of overcoming injury to compete.
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How To Swim Without Getting Tired | Essential Tips For Swimming
Can you swim without getting tired? It’s a question many of us are still asking ourselves when we go swimming! You might have a great aerobic engine, think of yourself as relatively fit yet after a couple lengths of swimming find yourself gasping for breath! We’re taking a look at what’s causing this!
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5 Common Stroke Mistakes That Cause Shoulder Pain | Instant Fix?
There are 3 common technique errors that lead to shoulder injuries in swimmers, and by doing these three drills I’m about to show you, you’ll never have to sit on the sidelines again due to shoulder pain caused by bad technique In 2000, a study was conducted by Toshimasa Yanai and James Hay called ‘Shoulder…
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My “love” – Swim Training, Attitude and Passion | Sebastian Kienle – Official
Well this video was recorded some weeks ago when my collarbone was still in one piece. We already have two new videos ready coming up about training and rehab after the crash. But first I want to share my thoughts about swimming, some training advices and for sure some wise words about the first discipline.
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Which Goggles For Open Water Swimming? | Global Triathlon Network
What swimming goggles should you wear for open water? Well, there really is no right answer on this one, so Mark is here to take you through all the options. Mirrored, clear, light-enhancing and more, there is a whole array for us to choose from!