I am currently focusing on the swim. I got it done in races but it was ugly. There is a lot to remember in the technique and I struggled to get from one end to the other. Panic, out of breath, high heart rate. Your videos have helped and I find my self concentrating on form and what needs to be done plus I have slowed down and now have a rhythm in stroke to breath. With all that I am at the end of the pool and now can do 6 laps, take a short rest and continue. It is getting better just by slowing down and concentrating on form. Just got to translate to the open water part come April.
Just exactly what happenned to me on during my 1st triathlon race back on November ( OD distance ), I swam too hard then paid the price with getting cramp during bike session & run session. Now trying to swim smoothly, practicing for 70.3 race on Feb'23. Goodluck to your training !
Never understood the concept of the 'kick comes from the hops and not the knee'. Best guess as why this is said this way is that coaches don't want you to use a scissor kick, like used with the life guard side stroke. The same knee action that is used in the dolphin/fly kick is used with the flutter kick. Without that little flick from flexing at the knee and then that little crack the whip 'snap' ;you don't get nearly as much power. With the 2 beat kick pattern or 6 beat kick pattern, the #1 kick is the power kick. It anchors on the pulling arm which initiates the shoulder and body rotation. With the 6 beat kick, the 2 and 3 kicks are much weaker. Too much flex at the knee causes more drag, but you have to flex at the knee to get the 'whip' action. The hips are not really capable of generating rotation by themselves. In land based sports that use rotation, you start the rotation at the feet, either both feet at shoulder width like golf or karate, or you step into the rotation, like discus, shot put, or a baseball pitcher. Rotation travels from feet, through hips, and out the shoulder/arm/fingers. In swimming, there is nothing solid to anchor on to generate that rotational energy, and your feet are not far enough apart to be able to generate any rotation. Watch any swimmer, and the rotation starts at the pulling arm, goes through the hips, and out the toes/feet, and finally the recover arm completes the shoulder rotation. Note, shoulders rotate independently, while the hips rotate as a solid unit. Catch up drill is one of the better ones out there. With swimming, there is a tiny bit of throwing the arm forward, but most of what we are doing is focused on the pull.
There is nothing wrong with taking a breather. Fitness will come with consistency. Perhaps take small steps each time, do 60 then take a brake, then 70 and so on. Before you know it you'll reach your goal 🙌
I like you guys but a lot of your content is focused on beginners. It would be nice to see some content for intermediate and advanced triathletes. Keep up the good work and cheers
Thanks for the feedback! We do lots of beginner videos as Triathlon can be a very daunting sport to get into and we want to help with making it more inclusive. What sort of sessions do you think you would benefit from? 👀
@@gtn It would be nice to be surprised by something. However, for example, an in-depth talk about rolling resistance and tire hysteresis. Glucose monitoring. I just heard how Apple Cider Vinegar can help regulate blood sugar levels. Obviously, anything about aerodynamics but not too much as I don't want to lose any advantages I have gained. Nutrition is great. I always, like new tech and will watch those episodes. GCN did a good piece on losing weight and a simple approach to that. I know you are trying to appeal to a broad audience but don't be afraid to challenge us.
Getting my heart rate up, so I start to feel more relaxed and swim feels easier. I guess kinda like the start of my runs.. takes me a few miles to get to cruise control.
Getting into water. It feels cold no matter the season (yeah, the pool is heated to 75F). That’s the hard part for me personally. Once I warm up a few laps. I don’t want to get out LOL
I feel like running and biking benefit each other, but swimming you have to focus on to get better
You certainly need to put time in the pool 💪
"How to make swimming easier" as someone goes past doing butterfly in the background!
Hahah nice spot 👀
Hahaha... so true!
I am currently focusing on the swim. I got it done in races but it was ugly. There is a lot to remember in the technique and I struggled to get from one end to the other. Panic, out of breath, high heart rate. Your videos have helped and I find my self concentrating on form and what needs to be done plus I have slowed down and now have a rhythm in stroke to breath. With all that I am at the end of the pool and now can do 6 laps, take a short rest and continue. It is getting better just by slowing down and concentrating on form. Just got to translate to the open water part come April.
Just exactly what happenned to me on during my 1st triathlon race back on November ( OD distance ), I swam too hard then paid the price with getting cramp during bike session & run session. Now trying to swim smoothly, practicing for 70.3 race on Feb'23. Goodluck to your training !
This is great to hear! So glad that we could help you with this one, stick with and you'll get there 🙌
So good!! Thank you for this!
Lovely , great job xxxxxxx
This is excellent. Thank you.
You're very welcome! hope it helps 🙌
I really relate to your videos, so you hold any swim camps? thanks
Should I exhale through the nose or mouth in freestyle. Pls advise. Thank you Sir
Digging those sunglasses Mark!
Giving GCN's Si a run for his money! 😂
Never understood the concept of the 'kick comes from the hops and not the knee'. Best guess as why this is said this way is that coaches don't want you to use a scissor kick, like used with the life guard side stroke. The same knee action that is used in the dolphin/fly kick is used with the flutter kick. Without that little flick from flexing at the knee and then that little crack the whip 'snap' ;you don't get nearly as much power. With the 2 beat kick pattern or 6 beat kick pattern, the #1 kick is the power kick. It anchors on the pulling arm which initiates the shoulder and body rotation. With the 6 beat kick, the 2 and 3 kicks are much weaker. Too much flex at the knee causes more drag, but you have to flex at the knee to get the 'whip' action. The hips are not really capable of generating rotation by themselves. In land based sports that use rotation, you start the rotation at the feet, either both feet at shoulder width like golf or karate, or you step into the rotation, like discus, shot put, or a baseball pitcher. Rotation travels from feet, through hips, and out the shoulder/arm/fingers. In swimming, there is nothing solid to anchor on to generate that rotational energy, and your feet are not far enough apart to be able to generate any rotation. Watch any swimmer, and the rotation starts at the pulling arm, goes through the hips, and out the toes/feet, and finally the recover arm completes the shoulder rotation. Note, shoulders rotate independently, while the hips rotate as a solid unit. Catch up drill is one of the better ones out there. With swimming, there is a tiny bit of throwing the arm forward, but most of what we are doing is focused on the pull.
Where can I find a treading water advise?
Thank god i see i am not the only one strugling every day with the swim ...
How to keep head up during swimming? 🏊♂️
I get very tired after finishing 50 myself.i take little one minute gap to do the next 50.how can I finish without stopping 400 mts.
There is nothing wrong with taking a breather. Fitness will come with consistency. Perhaps take small steps each time, do 60 then take a brake, then 70 and so on. Before you know it you'll reach your goal 🙌
I like you guys but a lot of your content is focused on beginners. It would be nice to see some content for intermediate and advanced triathletes. Keep up the good work and cheers
Thanks for the feedback! We do lots of beginner videos as Triathlon can be a very daunting sport to get into and we want to help with making it more inclusive. What sort of sessions do you think you would benefit from? 👀
@@gtn It would be nice to be surprised by something. However, for example, an in-depth talk about rolling resistance and tire hysteresis. Glucose monitoring. I just heard how Apple Cider Vinegar can help regulate blood sugar levels. Obviously, anything about aerodynamics but not too much as I don't want to lose any advantages I have gained. Nutrition is great. I always, like new tech and will watch those episodes. GCN did a good piece on losing weight and a simple approach to that. I know you are trying to appeal to a broad audience but don't be afraid to challenge us.
What aspects of Swimming do you find the hardest? Share your thoughts with us 🙌
Mad headache whenever i swim. Tried without swim cap, and with as loose goggles as possible. Other tips? Never get it from any other form of exercise.
The part between entering and leaving the pool 🤣😅
Getting my heart rate up, so I start to feel more relaxed and swim feels easier. I guess kinda like the start of my runs.. takes me a few miles to get to cruise control.
Getting into water. It feels cold no matter the season (yeah, the pool is heated to 75F). That’s the hard part for me personally. Once I warm up a few laps. I don’t want to get out LOL
Breathing…I just can’t seem to get it right.
I dont have an hairline. So how do I position my head?
Relax, im from the government… don’t be an active drowner… 😂 lifeguard joke