JakeDentonPT

  How can we improve our performance? Obviously, we can train harder or train more. But what if we focused on the little things? The 1%'s. All to often, it is easy to get caught up with the big, grand gestures towards improving ourselves. We put in the extra hours and the extra effort, but is this really the most efficient use of our time?    Sometimes, the extra hours are needed to improve ourselves, but before we put in the extra hours next time, lets check the little things are all done.    The little things will vary based on what you are aiming to achieve. But, lets say, you want to improve your squat strength (or strength on any lift). The hours you put in squatting will improve your strength, but, there is a number of little things to get right first.  Firstly, technique. Correcting your technique will not make you instantly stronger, but it will ensure a more efficient movement. And if a movement is more efficient, you will waste less energy on the ...

  This article covers the top 8 tips I have found in my research to improve your longer, open water swimming speeds. Some of these tips may also be beneficial for shorter, sprint speeds and pool speeds.  A basic understanding of how the water acts upon our bodies when we are swimming is crucial for improving swimming. Some of the concepts may seem complex, although I will attempt to describe them as simply as possible, however the solutions are much easier to implement.  First of all, we need to be familiar with Netwon's Second Law: Force = Mass x Acceleration   This means that for a body of mass (in this case, you) to accelerate (move) you must be acted upon by forces. In the instance of swimming, the main forces are thrust and drag.    1) Drag  Drag is the force working against you. Within swimming, there is three types of drag acting upon us. These are: Pressure Drag, Friction Drag and Wave Drag.  Pressure Drag is caused by turbulent waters cre...