Swimming on porpoise
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Stanford University alumnus Jenny Thompson won a world championship for the 100-meter butterfly by using the 'body dolphin' technique. The technique is a standard part of training for the university's swimmers, who are handled by Bill Boomer and Richard Quick. Swimmers eliminate exhaustion associated with the butterfly kick by imitating the dolphin action. The move establishes a smooth, harmonic rhythm that starts at armpit hinge and goes through a swimmer's body line.
Publication Name: Rodale's Fitness Swimmer
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1083-6357
Year: 1999
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Breaststroke breakthrough
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Three-time NCAA breaststroke and world champion Kurt Grote seeks to compete in the 2000 Olympics to be held in Sydney, Australia. The third year, Stanford University medical student continues to work on his event and mentions the hips as the most important factor of his swimming prowess. Grote still sees room for improvement on his hip movements, and points to head position and proper breathing as key factors in maximizing hip power.
Publication Name: Rodale's Fitness Swimmer
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1083-6357
Year: 1999
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Drill deeper
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Swimming can be defined as 70% stroke efficiency and 30% fitness. This balance highlights the importance of perfectly consistent stroke performance over greater mileage in maximizing potential for success. Stroke drills are designed to help muscles master skills more easily, since a stroke is broken down into a series of small steps. These drills also help to gradually eliminate bad swimming habits.
Publication Name: Rodale's Fitness Swimmer
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1083-6357
Year: 1999
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