Archive Monthly Archives: December 2015
Is There a Difference in Technique from the Pool to the Ocean?
Swimming technique is essentially the same; no matter whether there’s a line on the bottom and the pool surface is completely flat, or even if you’re in the ocean on a stormy day and there’s big waves all around. So a more pertinent question we should pose is – does YOUR technique change due to […]
Continue readingHow to Deal with Pre-race Anxiety
You know that feeling you get before a race. Nearly everybody gets it. Pre-race anxiety is a normal part of racing. Whether you’re an experienced racer who is aiming for a place on the podium or a new PB, or a novice just worried about surviving the distance, nerves add excitement to a race, […]
Continue readingSwim Tip – Do I Need To Kick?
Kicking is simply one of the most under-rated but fundamentally important aspects of swimming. It constantly startles me how many triathletes and open water swimmers have the mindset that kicking is not important for ocean or triathlon swimming. It’s good to remember that the world’s best open water swimmers all do more than 90% of […]
Continue readingSwim Tip – Freestyle Rotation
How Much Rotation is Necessary? Rotation is a very necessary part of Freestyle swimming mechanics. Rotation of the body helps you to obtain air when swimming but should never be confined to your breathing strokes. Correct body rotation helps not only improve your leverage and power transfer system but it is also very central […]
Continue readingJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 2
Harbour Crossing – Nutrition Tips For Travel If you’re a carbohydrate enthusiast like I am, travelling to new places can open up a whole new world of delicious cuisines to tickle the taste buds. On the other hand, I’ve been to plenty of places around the world where I’m either time poor from transiting or […]
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