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Training secrets of an Olympic swimmer

It doesn't matter how much you train in a day, if you don't perfect your body mechanics, it won’t make much of a difference to the finish line. For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, spending more time on stroke mechanics is more important than the three to five miles twice a day that he puts into his training. The trick is to slow things down and focus on what your body is doing. Keeping straight in the water is essential, especially off the wall. Being streamlined for at least 15 meters off each flip turn, Lochte is able to transition into the stroke with increased momentum and this is key. READ MORE

Have a great workout,
Coach Dominic Latella
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