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TI Core Principles
Total Immersion Training: Core Principles Total Immersion, alone among all approaches, makes the reduction of waste—in effort, energy, and time—the foremost consideration in its training programs and prescriptions. This leads logically to applying these core principles to the planning of any training cycle (a period of several months, focused on a particular goal), session, set,…
Read MoreTI™ LEVEL 2.0 EXPERT FREESTYLE SKILLS
Hone the advanced swimming skills of ‘freestyle catch and press’ and ‘two beat kick’, to create maximum propulsion with minimal effort; and learn how to integrate the Finis Tempo Trainer into your swim training for both neuromuscular and metabolic conditioning gains. * Swimmers must be able to swim 200m continuous and unaided / optimal 100m pace time…
Read MorePractice leads to Improvement!
Practice leads to improvement if the practice environment is conducive learning and embedding new muscle memory. The video clip below shows one of our Total Immersion Ultra Efficient Freestyle groups practicing their skills that were set for homework! Over this 3 week TI Level 1.0 program, swimmers are given a progressive sequence of skills and drills,…
Read MoreDry Land Swim Practice for Freestyle Arm Recovery
Dry Land swim practice’s are a great way to improve your swimming skills and knowledge. Using either horizontal, vertical or ‘leaning’ position the swimmer is able to practice on a solid, stable surface, rather than in the unstable environment of the water. Benefits of Dry Land Swim Practice The movement can be carried…
Read MoreFreestyle Whole Stroke Timing and Coordination for Improved Efficiency
Whole stroke timing and coordination in freestyle is where the swimmer should achieve a sense of power and propulsion with ease. It feels awesome, and will increase the enjoyment of your swims 10 fold and more! Swimmers who call us for help with their strokes are getting the idea that efficiency counts! It’s a bit…
Read MoreTotal Immersion Level 1.0 Effortless Endurance Program – is it right for me?
The Total Immersion Level 1.0 Effortless Endurance program is our most popular and transformative freestyle program. It is a stroke building program, that aims to deconstruct and then reconstruct new muscle memory and optimal movement patterns that abide by the laws of physics (of the human body in water). It helps a wide range of…
Read MoreAlex Popov and the Power of Training the Way You Race
Alex Popov and the Power of Training the Way You Race Training the way you race – what a gem! I came across this brilliant swimming article recently on social media. It is a great read, for swimmers and coaches alike. The message is clear, and gives guidance on how swimmers should approach their training…
Read MoreBalance: The Essential Foundation of Efficient Swimming
Balance: The Essential Foundation of Efficient Swimming This is an awesome read for swimmers and coaches. Balance is a non negotiable foundation for any sporting movement. Have you ever seen a world class golfer, tennis player, cricketer, track and field athlete perform their sweet spot move in an unbalanced position??? Every move of precision is…
Read MoreWhat are the key difference's between Total Immersion Swim programs and traditional / conventional forms of delivery?
What is the difference between Total Immersion Swim programs and traditional / conventional form of delivery? Total Immersion ™ methodology drills and skills correct the stroke faults and habits that keep athletes from swimming smoothly without effort. The in-depth progression moves the swimmer towards a stroke the offers continuing possibilities for improvement. Here are some of…
Read MoreWhy is swimming such a challenging physical activity for humans?
Swimming offers a smorgasbord of complex challenges for the novice, and at times, the higher skilled swimmer. At Swimlab, we truly recognise and problem solve the swimming challenges that ‘adult onset’ swimmers face when working towards their goals; with our coaching expertise and Total Immersion method as the back bone of our coaching principles, we strive…
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