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Posts Tagged ‘Total Immersion Swimming’
Begin Practice with a Beginner’s Mind
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 20th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 20th, 2011
Swim the first few minures (or as long as you like) easily and attentively to learn What Is. Then devote the rest of practice to improving it.
Replace Open Water Anxiety with a ‘Cocoon of Calm’
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 19th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 19th, 2011
Four strategies for building a ‘cocoon of calm’ in open water and three ways to calm and center yourself if ‘anxiety happens.’
Swim Faster Artfully, not Physically
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
An emphasis on smoother, quieter, more *precise* strokes (the opposite of what your instincts urge you to do) is revealed as the best way to improve your mile pace.
Core Purpose, Values and Principles in Swimming
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
Any activity that has meaning and value should be done in an examined and artful manner. Be clear on your reasons for doing it and clear on the best way to fulfill those reasons.
The ‘Rules’ for Swimming Well and Living Well are Identical
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 9th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 9th, 2011
Total Immersion Swimming has proven potential to be a vehicle for increasing happiness, and achieving all the holistic benefits associated with it.
Using Metrics that Matter
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 4th, 2011
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.
Sun Yang’s Historic Swim: Speed? Yes. Efficiency? Even More.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 1st, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 1st, 2011
Sun Yang’s 1500 meter world record July 31 at World Championships was historic–as an efficiency benchmark even more than in its record-breaking speed.
Swimming as a Lifelong Student
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 14th, 2011
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
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.