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Triathlon Swimming: Made EasyIf you depend on effort and physical capacity, you will slow down with age. If you learn to “solve problems” you can continue improving almost indefinitely.
Posts Tagged ‘swim right’
What if infants slithered, rather than crawled?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 10th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 10th, 2009
The fact that, as infants, we first move about on land by crawling might have much to do with our massive inefficiency – later in life – at swimming. If human infants were to slither instead, we might become much better swimmers.
What do you think about
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 9th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 9th, 2009
In open water, think about your stroke first, most and always. And think in specific and targeted ways. Everything else is just details.
The Benefits of “Not-Doing”
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 9th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 9th, 2009
Turning muscles OFF, rather than on, can bring many benefits. Not just energy savings but more effective technique.
Swimming to Create Brain Cells
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 30th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 30th, 2009
Most of us exercise for the physical workout and benefits, but the real value is in how it creates new brain cells and strengthens neural networks.
The greatest number of new brain cells will result from swimming that’s acutely focused on improving skill.
How should you practice when you only have 30 minutes?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 28th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 28th, 2009
When time is short, choose the practice method that will benefit you the most. Sometimes that may mean 30 minutes of 25- or 50-yard repeats!
Is Swimming a Neurological Deficit?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 26th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 26th, 2009
Understanding swimming as an example of a “neurological deficit” to be solved in the same way other such deficits are may be an aid to achieving greater mastery.
Running as “ancestral necessity” — Swimming? Not!
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 26th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 26th, 2009
Our human descendants needed to run to survive. Thus modern man can run efficiently with ease and little thought required. Swimming, on the other hand, requires “attentive and thoughtful” practice to master.
Its All in Your Mind: Improving Through Mindfulness
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 11th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 11th, 2009
I learned to focus not on the clock but on how I’m feeling and moving — that is, process, not outcome. Improved performance, it seems, follows improved mindfulness.
Completing Ironman – one stroke, pedal or stride at a time
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 11th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 11th, 2009
“Terry’s advice was to be the quiet center of whatever pack you’re in. This created a ‘cocoon of calm purpose’ and led to my most memorable swim of all time.”