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Triathlon Swimming: Made EasyWhile practicing with the Tempo Trainer, I increased my tempo by .2 sec/stroke, yet subtracted 1 stroke from my total for 50 yards. Priceless!
Posts Tagged ‘Tempo Trainer’
Use Feedback to Train Effectively
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 11th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 11th, 2010
Today’s practice sample shows the value of getting the right kind of feedback from practice sets. Data that lets you know if you’re improving — and how and why.
Speed “Happens” . . . while Focused on Efficiency
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 10th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 10th, 2010
I hadn’t planned on a “quality” set today, but one sort of snuck up on me as the beep on my Tempo Trainer got faster . . . while I tried to keep my stroke unhurried and long.
Slower Strokes produce Faster Times. How so?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 8th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 8th, 2010
A slower stroke can produce faster times . . . IF you use the extra time in each stroke to propel more effectively – i.e. travel farther, and perhaps even faster.
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!
100 Opportunities to Improve Mindfulness
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 7th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 7th, 2009
If you’ve experienced – or expected – boredom during long pool swims, here’s a way to reframe that experience positively.
Is Heart Rate important in Swimming Well
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 11th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 11th, 2009
Heart rate should probably be a byproduct – rather than a goal – of your swim training program. Even if you swim for fitness. Your goal should be (1) Improve; (2) Save Energy; (3) Imprint efficient movement on your nervous system. As you do, your cardiovascular system will receive healthful stimulus.