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Do Swimmers Need to Stretch…Really?
Are all of those stretches for swimmers really beneficial? Does a dryland workout for swimmers need to include stretching? The answer is…..
Should You Keep Training When You Have a Swimming Injury?
One of the most frequently asked questions is “Should I keep swimming when I have a swimming injury?” For a lot of those swimmers, the (short) answer is “yes.”
It is the goal to help get the swimmer back in the water as fast as possible, as long as it does no harm and is safe.
Racing in the Rain
Eagleman, a half-distance Ironman triathlon, is known for being flat as a pancake, hot, and humid. Racing in the rain adds an additional challenge.
Here are 5-lessons learned from Alex Ewart, PT.
Running Cadence: A Little Change with a Big Impact
Running Cadence is defined as the amount of steps you take per minute. Think of it as the number of times your feet touch the ground in one minute of running. It will feel goofy to speed this up at first, but it has a myriad of benefits.
Here is a short list of benefits from making this simple change, and some guidelines to help you improve your running.
What Have You Gotten Used To?
Over the past two years we have come to expect a “new normal.” Unfortunately, the “new normal” might have tricked us into thinking that having pain or putting up with discomfort is normal. Recently, I had two friends who have seen up close what they have gotten used to during the past two years.
How to Swim Faster than the Person Next to You
Are you trying to fix your swimming stroke mechanics to swim faster? Are you avoiding a certain stroke because of pain in your shoulder? You might be surprised to learn that swimming faster than the person next to you could be as simple as changing your perception. It can fix your swimming and make you faster!