Physical | Mediterra Swim & Run

Weight Training For Swimming?

by Coach Mat | 15 Nov, 2014

Recently a swimmer friend emailed me the link to this article and asked my perspective on it. Since it comes through an authoritative source (US Masters Swimming) it carries some weight in the minds of swimmers. The article is ” Strength and Size: Getting...

Loosen Up

by Coach Mat | 30 Aug, 2014

I have kept this self-help idea in my pocket for a couple years since a TI Coach friend referred me to a masseur, who in turn recommended this home remedy to relieve some muscle knots that were developing under my shoulder blades from extensive sprint work I was doing...

Core Strength And Control

by Coach Mat | 30 Oct, 2013

Recently, I’ve gotten a few requests for more input on core body strength and spine alignment so I will share some comments I have been giving students in my lessons… First of all, we are land mammals. We have all grown up learning to standing vertical...

The Effort In Effortless

by Coach Mat | 12 Oct, 2013

Recently this questions has come up few times in various forms: How effortless should effortless swimming be? And here is one way I’ve answered that question: The sensation of effortless is relative – when you compare the sensation of swimming once...

Technique And Power

by Coach Mat | 23 Sep, 2013

For swimmers it stands repeating: What you are not willing to accomplish by technique you will have to make up for with power. ** Consider the speed problem. How do you speed up? There are just two options in physics: Apply more power. Reduce resistance. #1 is about...

Myofascia And Swimming

by Coach Mat | 21 Aug, 2013

I’ve been investigating this topic for a couple years now – it has felt like the missing link in this quest I’ve had to understand how the rotational properties of the body generate extraordinary – and seemingly untiring – force during...