Swimming for triathlon and open water : gain confidence and unlock your ideal front crawl / Paul Mason.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mason, Paul, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Long distance swimming--Training--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Long distance swimming.

Triathlon--Training--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Triathlon.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages) : color illustrations, photographs

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, 2017.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for improving front crawl swimming techniques, particularly in open water and triathlon contexts. It provides detailed instructions on essential skills such as arm strokes, breathing, body positioning, kicking, timing, and turns. It also addresses safety considerations, equipment recommendations, training strategies, and the psychological aspects of distance swimming. Designed for swimmers of all levels, from novices to experts, the book emphasizes developing an efficient stroke for sustained performance and energy conservation. Additionally, it highlights key elements shared by elite swimmers, offering practical advice to enhance swimming efficiency and prepare for challenging open water conditions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Copyright

Title

Contents

Want To Swim Better Front Crawl?

01 Technique Basics

02 Arm Stroke

03 Body Position

04 Breathing

05 Kick

06 Timing And Rhythm

07 Turns

08 Open-Water Events

09 Skills And Fitness

10 Flexibility

Glossary

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

1-4729-3643-4

OCLC:

982452928