Science of Swimming Faster (eBook)

In a sport where victory is often determined by a fraction of a second, its obvious why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the worlds most renowned coaches, athletes, trainers, and researchers know, there is no secretjust science. Science of Swimming Faster is a remarkable achievementone that embraces, explains, and applies the latest science and research that has and continues to set new performance benchmarks in the sport. It is a one-of-a-kind resource: An easily understood repository of swimming research Insights distilled from great sport and exercise scientists, coaches, and swimmers A do-it-right reference for a host of techniques and tactics The most credible and widely used training principles and programs An analysis identifying key factors contributing to elite and world-record swimming performance An insiders access to the strategies for training, tapering, fueling, recovery, and mental preparation being used with some of the worlds most successful swimmers. With editors Scott Riewald and Scott Rodeo and a whos-who list of international experts on the sport, Science of Swimming Faster offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on excelling in the sport.