Training With Dr.Romanov: POSE METHOD OF SWIMMING Archives

POSE METHOD OF SWIMMING

BREATHING IN SWIMMING
Breathing technique is part of the overall sport specific technique in any sport. That applies also to any other form of human movement. There is an optimal way to breathe during any activity, though in some it doesn't really matter, where in others it's crucial to overall performance. Breathing technique in swimming is of paramount importance because it can directly and significantly affect athletes performance. Just as with the swimming technique itself however, there is no consensus on the breathing technique for swimming. What we have are several approaches that bring in various logic behind them, and we have experiential... [Continue reading...]

STRENGTH NEEDED IN SWIMMING
The typical thinking today is that the stronger the better, the bigger the muscles the more physical strength you have. That is not correct. Our muscles are a part of a larger mechanism, by themselves they cannot and do not produce power or showcase strength. We will write more about it in the forthcoming articles and books, in this article we'll try to give you a simple image of what you need to aim for in swimming. Swimming technique taught through the Pose Method is primarily about change of support. As your body moves through the water, your arms work... [Continue reading...]

LEARN TO SWIM USING POSE TECHNIQUE - Beginner Level
We've already written a few articles about Pose Method® of Swimming and how it differs from most of what's traditionally accepted in swimming today. Today, we'd like to offer you some guidance in learning to swim better with the help of the Pose Method®. Since the Pose Method® of Swimming is new to most of our readers, we'll start from the very beginning and assume that you're starting from ground zero. This approach can be effectively used with complete non swimmers and swimmers looking to improve their technique. At the beginning you shouldn't think about speed or force or anything... [Continue reading...]

CADENCE COUNTING IN SWIMMING
There is no official standard of how to count cadence in swimming, but there are commonly accepted ways that swim coaches and athletes utilize. This article is written from the Pose Method® point of view and explains how Dr.Romanov counts cadence in swimming which is similar to how the majority of prominent swim coaches do it. Cadence is a measure of frequency of repetitive movement per unit of time. Movement is change of support. In Pose Method cadence is a measure of frequency of change of support per unit of time. A "stroke" in swimming is calculated on one side... [Continue reading...]

CADENCE IN SWIMMING
Cadence in swimming has the same parameters as cadence in running. But compare to running, in swimming we have to consider the addition of body of water to the equation and that changes things slightly. For example, muscles' elasticity kicks in at 180 or higher in running, but in swimming muscles' elasticity doesn't work quite the same, while it is undoubtedly present and working, it's effect is somewhat muted because of the presence of water in which the body has to move. So what is the ideal cadence for swimming? There is no ideal, but there is an optimal cadence... [Continue reading...]

HOW TO AVOID PAIN IN SHOULDERS DURING SWIMMING
Pain in shoulders is a rather common injury in swimming. It could probably be equated to knee injuries in running. While there are many explanations available to justify the pain, there is really only one true problem - incorrect technique. So whatever you're doing with your swimming technique, if there is pain present - you need to adjust your technique. Pain should never be a part of your training. There are just a few things not to do to avoid pain in shoulders. DO NOT ACTIVELY PULL WITH YOUR ARMS. A much promoted so-called "pulling" action is one of the... [Continue reading...]

HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT SWIMMING PADDLES FOR YOU
In this article we'll focus on the swimming paddles for beginners, since virtually everybody reading this article is considered a beginner when it comes to pose swimming. We will write about the use of paddles for advanced swim training in the future articles. Dr.Romanov does not favor any particular brand, so we'll give you pointers regarding the specific shapes and sizes that you should be looking for or staying away from when selecting your swimming paddles to start learning pose swimming. Pose Swimming is all about change of support just like pose running and pose cycling. If there is no... [Continue reading...]

2 REASONS TO WORK ON MAINTAINING GOOD FORM
There are plenty of reasons to work on achieving a proper technique in any sport of your choice and there are even more reasons to work on maintaining that technique. These tasks require focus and dedication, but the return on your investment of time and effort could be of unprecedented heights. One thing is for sure, if you ignore your form, it will not get any better and will most likely only get worse over time, but if you work on it, then at the very least you can bet on staying injury free and in the best case scenario... [Continue reading...]

YOU TOO CAN SWIM AS GOOD AS MARK SPITZES, MICHAEL PHELPSES, IAN THORPES OF THE WORLD
Yes, you can swim as good, as those Olympians do. You can learn how to operate your body in the water as swiftly and as smoothly. The task might seem daunting at first, since despite all the research, study and theories, there is no consensus on proper swimming technique and conventional academic swimming instruction varies. On top of that, the naturally talented ones can't really tell us, what they are really doing. (When Mark Spitz' coach, legendary Dr. James Counsilman, asked Spitz to describe his technique, Mark's detailed answer that followed was very different from what he was actually doing... [Continue reading...]

POSE SWIMMING: NEW APPROACH TO SWIMMING
1. REMEMBER GRAVITY. If you thought that since this is swimming there's gonna be no talk about that whole "gravity thing" - think again. Gravity is here to stay, at least for now we hope. If gravity goes - so will we. We feel it's presence and work through our own body weight. But remember that our body weight is not our body mass. Our body weight plays a significant role in our movement - any movement. Swimming is no exception. Contrary to the traditional view of swimming technique as a "pull arm through a specific trajectory/push the water with... [Continue reading...]

POSE METHOD OF SWIMMING
Full description of Pose method of swimming will be featured in our book of "Triathlon Techniques". In this short web site topic we are giving just an introduction to Pose Swimming technique, based on general principles and concepts of movement in Pose Method: Using Gravity/ Body weight, Support, and Change of Support. The swim is the first leg of triathlon and as such is the barometer and initial indicator of the athlete's performance throughout the whole race. Finishing in the lead group of the swim gets you into the lead group on the bike, so efficiency in this leg of... [Continue reading...]