The Science of Swimming blog
Training methods, technique, planning, physiology and race analysis, written from the pool deck.
Planning · Recovery · 7 April 2023 · 2 min
The Effects of Detraining in Swimming II
Swimming demands physical fitness, skill, and mental fortitude, with athletes training for hours daily to better their performance. But what happens when they take a break from training? Detraining is the loss of previou
Planning · 1 January 2023 · 11 min
Types of training periodization
What are the types of training periodization? Periodization in swimming refers to the systematic planning and organization of training in order to optimize performance and minimize the risk of injury. This typically invo
Planning · 12 July 2020 · 5 min
RAISING A SUCCESSFUL KID IN SWIMMING
By: C.Moemen Arafa Today we will discuss a few pieces of Advice for young children to be successful in swimming or any other sports. First of all, in my belief as a coach, the parents have More Control on their Kids more
Planning · Recovery · 19 May 2020 · 2 min
The Effect of Detaining on Swimmers
After five months of intense training, a study of eight male swimmers was conducted within four weeks of no training. The performance time was not affected. However, the losses in training aspects during that period were
Planning · 17 July 2015 · 6 min
UNPLANNED TRAINING EFFECT ON AGE GROUP SWIMMERS
First, I would like to highlight the problem of unplanned training (UPT) because it is increasingly becoming more prevalent on a global basis in many sports besides swimming. Many people, parents, and coaches are confuse