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How do I measure how hard I am training (Part 3)

by Annemarie Dressler | Sep 17, 2017 | Intensity of swimming, Measurements in swimming

Required intensity of a set Your coach will always indicate the intensity of the main-set. The words used can be confusing so here are some guidelines. Recovery and warm up swims are usually done at a low intensity. Words such as recovery, slow or easy will describe...

How do I measure how hard I am training (Part 2)

by Annemarie Dressler | Aug 18, 2017 | Intensity of swimming, Measurements in swimming, Open water news

Ways to monitor intensity So how do you know if you are training at the correct intensity and that you are conditioning the correct energy system for your selected event? There are many ways to monitor intensity. The best way is to use maximum oxygen consumption...

How do I measure how hard I am training?

by Annemarie Dressler | Aug 8, 2017 | Open water news, Swim news

How do I measure how hard I am training? Getting better at swimming involves a cycle of training stimuli, adaptation and rest that is continuously varied. The training stimuli can be changed in different ways but most coaches use a method called step loading. In step...

Triathlon and Open water lecture presented by Annemarie Dressler

by Annemarie Dressler | Jul 29, 2017 | Open water news, Swim news

On 9 July, I presented a Triathlon and open water lecture for the Dolphin Swim School in Lenasia. Julie Adams is the owner and head coach of the school. She recently started a masters squad and her swimmers needed some specialized triathlon and open water information....
Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim

Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim

by Annemarie Dressler | Jul 19, 2017 | Charity events, Open water news, Swim news

On the 24th of June 2017, 14 members of the Swimfit Pretoria Squad swam the Drakensberg Polar Bear challenge.   The swim takes place every year in the picturesque Dragon Peak resort. The swim is held yearly in aid of the Escourt animal shelter. Entry fee is R50...
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