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Posts Tagged ‘swim for improvement’
A Brief History of TI: Part 2 of 5
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 4th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 4th, 2011
New adult swimmers – many of them triathletes – reveal to us that: (1) When it comes to swimming, humans are natural-born strugglers; and (2) Converting Struggles into Skills takes Mindful Practice of “fishlike” techniques.
A Brief History of TI: Part 1 of 5
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 3rd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 3rd, 2011
While teaching 4-stroke skills to Masters, we discover (1) You CAN teach an old swimmer new tricks and (2) Adults demonstrate *total immersion* in learning. Priceless.
60th Birthday Practice
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 26th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 26th, 2011
A special practice for my 60th birthday in which every set presents an interesting problem that (i) takes keen attention to solve; (ii) is objectively measurable; and (iii) develops Skills That Win Races.*
Finding best Stroke Count in Backstroke Too
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 23rd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 23rd, 2011
This practice example shows that add/subtract (or Gears) stroke count sets can be good for Backstroke too.
A Practice to Find your Best Stroke Count
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 23rd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 23rd, 2011
Another example of how to design practices based on Problem-Solving and Task-Mastery, rather than how-far, how-hard.
A Practice Devoted to Creating “Smarter” Hands
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 22nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 22nd, 2011
How to spend 30 to 60 minutes focused solely on increasing awareness and sensitivity in your hands.
Video: Why Stroke Drills help win the “Memory Competition”
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 22nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 22nd, 2011
“Memory Competition” is what makes it difficult to change old stroke habits. To win that competition you must practice in ways your brain doesn’t associate with what’s gone before.
How to swim Distance Freestyle as easily as Breaststroke
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 18th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 18th, 2011
If it’s hard for you to swim continuous freestyle, but easy to do so in breaststroke, here’s a plan for applying sensations of ease and support from breaststroke to freestyle.
How to become a World Class Improver: Mindfulness and Visual Input
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 23rd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 23rd, 2011
The most effective techniques in training the brain require a degree of mindfulness normally lacking. To train the brain’s motor neurons, combine that attention with visual input.