Many people believe that it is worth copying the technique of the fastest swimmers. In reality, even the fastest swimmers have technique limitations, but they offset them with strength and conditioning. The purpose of this series of articles is to address scientifically the technique misconceptions that have become \u201cconventional wisdom,\u201d and to present options that are more effective.<\/p>\n
This month’s Swimming Technique Misconception centers around the misconception that it is necessary to “swim through the pain” in order to maximize an individual’s performance. Dr. Havriluk goes into detail about how swimming through the pain of conditioning can have negative effects on a swimmer’s technique, and could lead to injury down the road.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rod Havriluk is a sports scientist and consultant who specializes in swimming technique instruction and analysis. His unique strategies provide rapid improvement while avoiding injury. Learn more at the\u00a0STR website<\/a>, or contact Rod through\u00a0info@swimmingtechnology.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n To read more about swimming through the pain check out the March issue, available now when you take advantage of this special offer and save 68%<\/a>!<\/p>\n Total Access Members Can Login To My Account<\/a> and Download Now! \u00a0Not A Total Access Member? Purchase a Subscription Today<\/a><\/p>\n Curious what else you will find in the March 2016 issue of\u00a0Swimming World Magazine<\/em>?<\/p>\n Check out the Inside Swimming World video:<\/p>\n