I’m no swimming expert - ideal drag increases as the square of velocity, so at its simplest, the best time over distance for a given effort should be at a steady output.
"softer" is a hard concept, when i move faster through the water i feel the water resistance more in pull phase of the stroke making it actually feel more solid aka harder... be softer in the torso = makes you snake and shake in the water or drop the legs etc, - i think you guys (swimmers, swim educators and trainers) need to come up with more sensible wording to associate things to us human mamals who have lived most of our lives under the laws of gravity...
The guest does discuss the nuanced meaning of softness. I get the feeling he knows what he's on about, and is fully aware that it's counterintuitive. I enjoy the experiment of utterly trusting a knowledgeable coach & following their advice closely 😊
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I’m no swimming expert - ideal drag increases as the square of velocity, so at its simplest, the best time over distance for a given effort should be at a steady output.
Great job explaining the softness concept. Thanks!
I like the whole new concept; and it is practical, especially for those light and slim.
Watch Michael Johnson sprinting the 200m or 400m. Relaxed always and great speed.
"softer" is a hard concept, when i move faster through the water i feel the water resistance more in pull phase of the stroke making it actually feel more solid aka harder... be softer in the torso = makes you snake and shake in the water or drop the legs etc, - i think you guys (swimmers, swim educators and trainers) need to come up with more sensible wording to associate things to us human mamals who have lived most of our lives under the laws of gravity...
The guest does discuss the nuanced meaning of softness. I get the feeling he knows what he's on about, and is fully aware that it's counterintuitive.
I enjoy the experiment of utterly trusting a knowledgeable coach & following their advice closely 😊