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Distance Open Water Swimming Tips
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"Dedication is what you do when no one else is watching." Here are some tips to help you become a good distance open water swimmer! Find a program you enjoy: Swimming is like anything the more you practice, the better you’ll be. This is why . . . Read more » |
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Cold Water Distance Swimming - How to Acclimate to Cold Water |
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So how does one prepare for and build tolerance for a ‘cold water’ swim, an ‘extreme cold swim’ or even an ‘ice swim’? The Cold: The starting point is to know that the water will bring your core temperature down to its level. So, the fitter you. . . Read more » |
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Swimming Hydration and Electrolyte Strategies - Improved Performance and Muscle Cramp Prevention |
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Whether you are a competitive short or long course pool swimmer or a casual or competitive long course open water swimmer, good hydration and electrolyte balance is essential to peak performance, muscle cramp prevention, health and safety . . . Read more » |
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How to Train to Peak on Race Day |
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Peaking means to be in the best physical and mental condition at a specific day and for a specific event. Of course, this is not easy and first of all a lot of experience is required, but a sophisticated plan can make peaking a bit . . . Read more » |
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Freestyle Swimming Technique for Efficiency, Faster Swimming and Injury Prevention |
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About 70% of your swim speed comes from stroke mechanics and only 30% from the muscles. See tips and a video on ideal freestyle swim technique, which can vary depending on whether you are a short course, long course or open water . . . Read more » |
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Open Water Endurance Swimming - English Channel Swim Training |
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Open water endurance swimming at the English Channel Swim level requires physical, mental, and nutritional endurance. You are training your body to become an engine that will swim for 13 hours. It is not uncommon for open water swimmers ... Read more » |
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Open Water Ocean Swimming |
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Open water ccean swimming is an exciting, challenging and enjoyable sport! Learn about distance open water ocean swimming safety tips, including tides and currents, weather, surroundings and landmarks, wetsuits and swim caps, adjusting swim technique. . . Read more » |
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Health Benefits of Swimming |
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Swimming is the most beneficial of the aerobic sports because it increases lung capacity, utilizes many muscles in the body, is great for energizing the vital organs, and is very low impact. Swimming builds metabolic efficiency and is a ... Read more » |
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Making a Splash - Swimming Basics |
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Swimming as a form of exercise is a great way to stay healthy. Every day people of all ages, immerse themselves in pools, lakes, rivers and oceans. Whether it is for recreation or for fitness training, swimming provides . . . Read more » |
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Extreme Cold Water Swimming and Ice Swimming by Ryan Stramrood |
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So how does one prepare for and build tolerance for a ‘cold water’ swim, an ‘extreme cold swim’ or even an ‘ice swim’? The Cold: The starting point is to know that the water will bring your core temperature down to its level. So, the fitter you. . . Read more » |
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International Swimming Organizations
United States Masters Swimming has swim teams in many communities across the US. Masters Swimming has regularly scheduled swimming between 3 and 6 days a week with a coach that provides daily workouts and stroke assistance. Masters Swimming also has competition events where all members are able to compete. It is fun to swim in a group to learn from and encourage each other!
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Canada has a sister organization called Masters Swimming Canada. Great Britain also has an active swim organization called British Swimming. Australia has an excellent and very competitive swim organization called Swimming Australia. Germany also has a strong national swim organization called Deutscher Schwimm – Verband.
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