Archive Monthly Archives: March 2016
Jetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 7
It’s that time of the year again when the final race of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series is near. Many races have been swum, many laps and strokes have been turned over in the training pool and many Eggs Bennies have been consumed. Well, I’ve consumed a lot of Eggs Benny in the […]
Continue readingSix Important Nutrients to help with Performance and Recovery
No amount of any herb or nutrient is going to take you from the couch to the podium without your dedication to proper training and nutrition. However, if you’re already doing what you can in terms of diet and exercise, then adding a daily supplement to enhance the effects of your training can serve as […]
Continue readingThe Mental Edge – Relaxation and Concentration
“RELAXATION & CONCENTRATION – The heart and soul of mental toughness” Let’s start with some real basics here: If you want to become a champion and take your game to the highest level possible then you have to be sure that you train like a champion. What does this mean? The most obvious part of […]
Continue readingJetstar Elite Swimmer Blog – Part 6
As a young boy I was fortunate enough to be able to try almost all mainstream sports during school – finding that I was highly un-coordinated at most of them. After knocking over hurdles, jumping face first into the sandpit while attempting to Long Jump and plodding along the running track with big flat feet, […]
Continue readingNew to Ocean Swimming? Tips for Beginners
Firstly, always start by warming up – it increases blood flow to all parts of your body, hence helps to avoid that “shock” you might feel when the gun goes and you hit the water for the first time. Secondly, aim to contain your nervous energy in the first few minutes and instead take it […]
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