As we dive into our month-long focus on stroke timing, it’s important to understand why mastering this aspect of your swim technique is crucial for your progress and enjoyment in the pool. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, refining your stroke timing can significantly enhance your performance, making your swim more efficient, […]
Stroke Timing: The Key to Swimming Efficiency and Speed Read More »
Do you dream of standing on the podium with a medal placed around your neck? To make those dreams come true, you need to peak on the day of the biggest competition of the year, whether it is the high school state finals, the Olympics, or the climactic Masters swimming meet of the season. The
How many of you feel that because you are in a training session you do not need to worry about how you finish at the end of lane? As coaches, we observe many swimmers taking a relaxed approach and finishing a breast stroke lap with one hand, not kicking to the wall for the freestyle.
We all have a favourite pool toy – I adore the pull buoy, for example. And lots of us love fins too. But why do your coaches select what they do when they do? At Aqualicious we incorporate the basics (Fins, Pull Buoys, and Kickboards) into our sessions with a purpose in mind, and a
The Toybox – Your favourite pool toy, purpose explained! Read More »
New swimmers ask “How many times should I swim each week?” all the time – it’s a great question! The correct answer is “the right number for you!” but that’s because we’re talking too generally. Tell me why you swim and we can help you figure out your magic number. If you’re swimming for fun
