Swimming Technique August 1990

Description

Table of Contents

• From the Keys at ST . . . . . . . . . . . 4

  Swimming Technique editors say “Hello” and venture forward with some new ideas.

• Muscle Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

  Many coaches are studying muscle mass rather than body fat to develop their swimmers.

• Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

  A coach’s checklist for the start of each season.

• Technique Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

  Questions and answers.

• Pool Contamination . . . . . . . . . . 30

  Rich Elliott discusses some ideas on getting rid of disease with proper maintenance and supervision.

• Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

  Here’s your chance to get involved.

Departments

• Abstract View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Beneath the Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
• Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
• Pool Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

On the Cover

For years, asthmatics had been told to decrease their exercise activity due to the inherent dangers it can have on their disease. Today that trend is changing, even for sufferers of exercise-induced asthma, as many asthmatic athletes like Nancy Hogshead are encouraging consistent exercise-especially swimming. (See article on page 13)