Having a good range of motion is critical when swimming, and many people do not have the optimum range. This is where yoga can really help.There are several yoga poses that can help open up the chest area, releasing tension in the pectorals,relax the shoulder muscles, and even improve reach. It is recommended to practice […]
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy uses the buoyancy of water and the temperature to treat physical and neurological disorders and disabilities in order to help treat of prevent lose of muscle bulk and strength. The bulk and strength aspect comes from the low impact and resistance of the water when used in a therapeutic setting. It also makes it […]
How We Create Energy to Swim Faster
Energy is needed for bodily functions, both voluntary and involuntary. Primarily, energy is stored in 3 forms and each has their own system of use. ATP is stored in the muscle and is in a minimal supply, used mainly for fight or flight reactions. Then there is aerobic and anaerobic, with the key difference being […]