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Swimming Advice: useful articles
In January 2008 Holiday Which? magazine produced an extensive report on swimming goggles. Our favourite, the Aqua Sphere Kaiman, came out on top overall and was given Best Buy status. We look forward to trying some of the other goggles mentioned in the article, in particular the Speedo Biofuse and the TYR Technoflex- watch this space. [ Download/View File ] |
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I recently did some work with an excellent 9 year old pupil called Patrick. I was delighted when he said, whilst swimming backstroke, that he felt like a train in the water... read more... |
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Ian Cross reviewed Steven Shaw's latest book, Master the Art of Swimming, for STAT News in October 2006. For more information or to order your copy, please visit the shop. read more... |
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If you're looking to improve your swimming technique but aren't ready to book a course of lessons, this article may be useful. It highlights some of the most common problems we observe in technique and includes tips to overcome them. read more... |
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In this article, published in Welsh Country Magazine in May 2006, Ian Cross gives a detailed introduction to the Alexander Technique. Swimming without Stress, based in Cardigan, uses the AT to help people let go of their fears, enjoy the support of the water and swim more smoothly and efficiently. [ Download/View File ] |
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First published in British Runner magazine in 2004. In this lesson we will look at the importance of making friends with the water and learning to do nothing. This is particularly important for triathletes who tend to be very goal oriented but not so good at stopping and letting things happen. read more... |
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For a week in August 2006 I attended John Hunter’s Alexander Technique summer school for teachers and pupils in the Spanish mountains near Barcelona. It was a very positive experience that proved something to me about the value of learning the Technique. read more... |
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The reviews of 'Swimming without Stress, Lessons for Land Lovers' from 220 Triathlon magazine, the UK's number one publication for triathletes and STAT News, the newsletter for teachers of the Alexander Technique, are posted here. read more... |
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First published in British Runner magazine in 2004. If you are new to running and want to lose weight, swimming can help. Swimming may even be a good activity to get into before starting a running programme. Swimming can be an integral part of your training programme or an occasional “adventure into a different world.” read more... |
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