Allan Phillips, Owner of Pike Athletics<\/a>, Swimmer Magazine<\/em> Columnist<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIn the past year, I have learned in dryland training to treat swimmers not as swimmers, but as athletes.\u00a0Though swimmers bring predictable movement patterns to dryland due to repetitive stress in the pool, very little of dryland should be “swim specific.” \u00a0One positive trend among dryland leaders has been to focus on the general biomotor qualities that swimmers don’t get through the sport, rather than overtraining patterns and energy systems already worked to their maximal extent in the pool. Other than medical care in which stroke biomechanics are the primary pain generator, or when technique faults are traced to a specific physical limitation, dryland fits best into the broader program when addressing athletic development qualities neglected by the very specific demands of swim training.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTiago Barbosa, Researcher and Professor at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nLast year, the swimming fraternity began to put everything together for the next Olympic Games. In 2014, we learned that our best swimmers are able to deliver amazing performances in textile suits, despite the concerns regarding the high-tech swimsuits and how it would affect the evolution of the swimming performances. This was also the year that several young swimmers went\u00a0to major international competitions as not-so-well-known athletes, did impressive races and left\u00a0as potential medalists at the major events in 2015 and 2016. World swimming seems to be moving forward, is very much alive, vibrant and hopefully will be making headlines for these good reasons in mainstream media in the years to come.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Mike Comer and Shanda Crowe\/ProSwimVisuals.com<\/p><\/div>\n
Keenan Robinson, Strength Coach and Athletic Trainer for North Baltimore Aquatic Club<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe major learning experience for me in 2014 was recovery. In the past, we utilized blood draws and looked at CK, cortisol and white blood cell levels. We employed the Graston technique, NormaTec and cold water immersion for tissue regeneration, and basic nutritional guidelines for energy storage replenishment. However, with a larger group of older athletes (24-30 years old) with different training backgrounds in conjunction with different training modalities (high repetition sprint efforts at specific stroke counts or repeated effort lifting methodologies), the toll it takes on the athletes’ central nervous system became more evident. Therefore, my attention turned to better understanding of training methodologies on biomotor qualities and how to evaluate them properly. We have included sleep monitors, salivary tests, and recovery surveys, and are working closely with Alicia Kendig, the USOC\u2019s nutritionist, to optimize our daily and weekly practice performances.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott<\/p><\/div>\n
Keven Iwasa-Madge Sports Nutritionist, Owner iMadgen Nutrition<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThis past year, one of the biggest things I’ve realized from working with swimmers is that the majority of them (and their coaches, parents etc.) want to get ahead of themselves when it comes to their nutrition. They like the idea of “nutrient timing,” “carb fueling,” “anabolic windows,” “super foods,” etc., but the reality is that they need to put far more of their attention towards the fundamentals. These fancy concepts may or may not be beneficial, but it all comes after a solid foundation of nutrition. Before anything, athletes need to become comfortable and consistent with eating three square meals a day of carbs, proteins, fats, and a variety of micronutrients. That is what will undoubtedly make the largest difference when it comes to their nutrition.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTad Sayce, Owner Sayco Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nI train swimmers every day. My biggest realization of 2014 was that swimmers are notoriously rectus abdominis (6-pack) and latissimus dorsi (back) dominant.\u00a0This is a product of misdirected core routines and long hours in the pool.\u00a0These muscles have a profound influence on pelvic positioning, core stabilization strategy, and postural habits.\u00a0In 2014, I made a significant change to how I prioritized core training with my swimmers.\u00a0I’ve put a premium on exercises that recruit and strengthen the obliques and transverse abdominis, as opposed to those that isolate the six-pack.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTiago Barbosa, Researcher and Professor at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nLast year, the swimming fraternity began to put everything together for the next Olympic Games. In 2014, we learned that our best swimmers are able to deliver amazing performances in textile suits, despite the concerns regarding the high-tech swimsuits and how it would affect the evolution of the swimming performances. This was also the year that several young swimmers went\u00a0to major international competitions as not-so-well-known athletes, did impressive races and left\u00a0as potential medalists at the major events in 2015 and 2016. World swimming seems to be moving forward, is very much alive, vibrant and hopefully will be making headlines for these good reasons in mainstream media in the years to come.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Mike Comer and Shanda Crowe\/ProSwimVisuals.com<\/p><\/div>\n
Keenan Robinson, Strength Coach and Athletic Trainer for North Baltimore Aquatic Club<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe major learning experience for me in 2014 was recovery. In the past, we utilized blood draws and looked at CK, cortisol and white blood cell levels. We employed the Graston technique, NormaTec and cold water immersion for tissue regeneration, and basic nutritional guidelines for energy storage replenishment. However, with a larger group of older athletes (24-30 years old) with different training backgrounds in conjunction with different training modalities (high repetition sprint efforts at specific stroke counts or repeated effort lifting methodologies), the toll it takes on the athletes’ central nervous system became more evident. Therefore, my attention turned to better understanding of training methodologies on biomotor qualities and how to evaluate them properly. We have included sleep monitors, salivary tests, and recovery surveys, and are working closely with Alicia Kendig, the USOC\u2019s nutritionist, to optimize our daily and weekly practice performances.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott<\/p><\/div>\n
Keven Iwasa-Madge Sports Nutritionist, Owner iMadgen Nutrition<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThis past year, one of the biggest things I’ve realized from working with swimmers is that the majority of them (and their coaches, parents etc.) want to get ahead of themselves when it comes to their nutrition. They like the idea of “nutrient timing,” “carb fueling,” “anabolic windows,” “super foods,” etc., but the reality is that they need to put far more of their attention towards the fundamentals. These fancy concepts may or may not be beneficial, but it all comes after a solid foundation of nutrition. Before anything, athletes need to become comfortable and consistent with eating three square meals a day of carbs, proteins, fats, and a variety of micronutrients. That is what will undoubtedly make the largest difference when it comes to their nutrition.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTad Sayce, Owner Sayco Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nI train swimmers every day. My biggest realization of 2014 was that swimmers are notoriously rectus abdominis (6-pack) and latissimus dorsi (back) dominant.\u00a0This is a product of misdirected core routines and long hours in the pool.\u00a0These muscles have a profound influence on pelvic positioning, core stabilization strategy, and postural habits.\u00a0In 2014, I made a significant change to how I prioritized core training with my swimmers.\u00a0I’ve put a premium on exercises that recruit and strengthen the obliques and transverse abdominis, as opposed to those that isolate the six-pack.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Mike Comer and Shanda Crowe\/ProSwimVisuals.com<\/p><\/div>\n
Keenan Robinson, Strength Coach and Athletic Trainer for North Baltimore Aquatic Club<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe major learning experience for me in 2014 was recovery. In the past, we utilized blood draws and looked at CK, cortisol and white blood cell levels. We employed the Graston technique, NormaTec and cold water immersion for tissue regeneration, and basic nutritional guidelines for energy storage replenishment. However, with a larger group of older athletes (24-30 years old) with different training backgrounds in conjunction with different training modalities (high repetition sprint efforts at specific stroke counts or repeated effort lifting methodologies), the toll it takes on the athletes’ central nervous system became more evident. Therefore, my attention turned to better understanding of training methodologies on biomotor qualities and how to evaluate them properly. We have included sleep monitors, salivary tests, and recovery surveys, and are working closely with Alicia Kendig, the USOC\u2019s nutritionist, to optimize our daily and weekly practice performances.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott<\/p><\/div>\n
Keven Iwasa-Madge Sports Nutritionist, Owner iMadgen Nutrition<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThis past year, one of the biggest things I’ve realized from working with swimmers is that the majority of them (and their coaches, parents etc.) want to get ahead of themselves when it comes to their nutrition. They like the idea of “nutrient timing,” “carb fueling,” “anabolic windows,” “super foods,” etc., but the reality is that they need to put far more of their attention towards the fundamentals. These fancy concepts may or may not be beneficial, but it all comes after a solid foundation of nutrition. Before anything, athletes need to become comfortable and consistent with eating three square meals a day of carbs, proteins, fats, and a variety of micronutrients. That is what will undoubtedly make the largest difference when it comes to their nutrition.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTad Sayce, Owner Sayco Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nI train swimmers every day. My biggest realization of 2014 was that swimmers are notoriously rectus abdominis (6-pack) and latissimus dorsi (back) dominant.\u00a0This is a product of misdirected core routines and long hours in the pool.\u00a0These muscles have a profound influence on pelvic positioning, core stabilization strategy, and postural habits.\u00a0In 2014, I made a significant change to how I prioritized core training with my swimmers.\u00a0I’ve put a premium on exercises that recruit and strengthen the obliques and transverse abdominis, as opposed to those that isolate the six-pack.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott<\/p><\/div>\n
Keven Iwasa-Madge Sports Nutritionist, Owner iMadgen Nutrition<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThis past year, one of the biggest things I’ve realized from working with swimmers is that the majority of them (and their coaches, parents etc.) want to get ahead of themselves when it comes to their nutrition. They like the idea of “nutrient timing,” “carb fueling,” “anabolic windows,” “super foods,” etc., but the reality is that they need to put far more of their attention towards the fundamentals. These fancy concepts may or may not be beneficial, but it all comes after a solid foundation of nutrition. Before anything, athletes need to become comfortable and consistent with eating three square meals a day of carbs, proteins, fats, and a variety of micronutrients. That is what will undoubtedly make the largest difference when it comes to their nutrition.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTad Sayce, Owner Sayco Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nI train swimmers every day. My biggest realization of 2014 was that swimmers are notoriously rectus abdominis (6-pack) and latissimus dorsi (back) dominant.\u00a0This is a product of misdirected core routines and long hours in the pool.\u00a0These muscles have a profound influence on pelvic positioning, core stabilization strategy, and postural habits.\u00a0In 2014, I made a significant change to how I prioritized core training with my swimmers.\u00a0I’ve put a premium on exercises that recruit and strengthen the obliques and transverse abdominis, as opposed to those that isolate the six-pack.<\/p>\n
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