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Swim Speed Strokes for Swimmers and Triathletes: Master Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Backstroke for Your Fastest Swimm,Used
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Swim better and faster in all four strokes with 4time Olympian and gold medalist Sheila Taormina.In her bestselling book Swim Speed Secrets, Taormina revealed the freestyle swimming technique used by the world's fastest swimmers. Now in Swim Speed Strokes, she shows swimmers and triathletes how to swim their best in all four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Using crystalclear photographs and her engaging, straightforward style, Coach Taormina explains the science behind power and speed in the water, explores the elements common to every stroke, and examines the technique of each stroke.Over the course of 4 Olympic Games and throughout her career as a world champion triathlete, Taormina refined her exceptional technique as a student of the sport, studying the world?s best swimmers using underwater photographs and video analysis. From Johnny Weissmuller to Michael Phelps, the world?s fastest swimmers share two common elements: high stroke rate and a highelbow underwater pull. Swim Speed Strokes goes deep into the fastest swimming techniques and breaks down the pull, kick, core movement, and timing of 13 elite swimmers and Olympians including Peter Vanderkaay, Rebecca Soni, Aaron Peirsol, Rowdy Gaines, Ashley Whitney, Vlad Morozov, Ariana Kukors, Andrew Gemmell, Laura Sogar, Nicolas Fink, Elizabeth Beisel, Doug Reynolds, and Melanie Margalis.From the catch through the curvilinear path and diagonal phase to the powerpacked finish phase, Taormina explores the pull patterns to show how any swimmer can improve their own swimming. Whether you want to master every stroke or simply improve on your best one, Swim Speed Strokes will show you how to become the strongest swimmer you can be.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Swim Speed Strokes for Swimmers and Triathletes'? A: The book focuses on mastering the four competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke, using techniques developed by 4-time Olympian Sheila Taormina.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sheila Taormina, a 4-time Olympian and gold medalist.
- Q: What techniques does the book cover? A: It covers swimming techniques for each stroke, including the science behind power and speed, pull patterns, kick, core movement, and timing.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Swim Speed Strokes' published? A: The book was published on July 7, 2023.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for swimmers of all levels, including beginners looking to improve their technique.
- Q: What type of photography is used in the book? A: The book uses crystal-clear photographs to illustrate the techniques and strokes.
- Q: Can this book help with improving competitive swimming performance? A: Yes, it provides insights and techniques that can help swimmers improve their speed and efficiency in the water.
- Q: Does the book include analysis of elite swimmers? A: Yes, it analyzes the techniques of 13 elite swimmers and Olympians, providing examples of their successful strategies.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.