Archive for the ‘Smart Training’ Category

Less Is More
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 16th, 2012

Human swimmers are Energy Wasting Machines. Our greatest improvement opportunties come from saving energy and reducing power requirement.

Build Self-Confidence through Balanced Expectations
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 1st, 2011

Every expectation fulfilled will improve your ability to focus future goals effectively — and strengthen your expectation of positive outcomes.

Two Sets to Test Your Stroke Efficiency AND Mastery
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 21st, 2011

Take the Test: How efficient is your stroke. How masterful are you at pace control?

Using Metrics that Matter
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 4th, 2011

How did 58-year old Steve Howard improve his pace per 100 yards by 20 percent in two weeks? By focusing on Stroke Count and Tempo, instead of yards swum.

How to Excel at Thinking (and consequently at Swimming)
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on July 2nd, 2011

Why did you do that set or drill? Why did you swim that distance? Or choose that interval? Asking such questions — and evaluating your choices after the fact — is essential to improvement. And to being ‘excellent at thinking.’

Swimming as a Lifelong Student
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on May 14th, 2011

Information Sources are best for learning Core Principles and forming guiding concepts. Direct Experience is best for converting concepts into effective action.

Passionate Curiosity and Deep Practice
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on May 12th, 2011

Passionate Curiosity is an indispensable mindset for anyone wishing to improve their swimming. Deep Practice is how you convert Curiosity into Mastery.

Video: Secrets of Swimming Faster Part 8 of 9 – Conscious Practice
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on April 30th, 2011

Swimming efficiently in a race setting must begin with conscious, intentional practice organized around learning Balance and Streamline skills that don’t come naturally.

Video: Secrets of Swimming Speed Part 7 of 9 — A Practice Guide for YOU
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on April 26th, 2011

Stroke Length is the # influence on how fast you swim. Here’s a guide for how many strokes YOU should take.

Video: Secrets of Swimming Faster Part 5 of 9
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on April 24th, 2011

Training for Bigger Lungs or Muscles cannot solve the three Speed Problems that are as inevitable as death or taxes – Energy Waste, Resistance, and Age. Only Neural training can solve them.