A complete guide for everyone from beginners to competitors and triathletes, written by an Olympian
This instructional guide for all skill levels covers all aspects of the sport, including history and health benefits, how to get started, how training equipment should be used, safety and legal aspects of choosing a swimming location, and acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then explains all technical aspects of open water swimming—sighting, drafting, turning around buoys, entrances, exits, and transitions. The book also discusses nutrition, injury prevention, and rehab.
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Emma Davis is a professional athlete, Olympian, and former Multi Sport World Champion. She was the first Irish Triathlete to compete in the Olympic Games. When not in training, she is a sports physiotherapist, coach, and trainer.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Open Water Swimming' is aimed at all levels from beginners to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; an introduction to getting started; discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatisation for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then explains all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting; drafting; turning around buoys; entrances, exits and transitions. Topics covered include: The importance of nutrition - for training, competition and improving recovery - and injury prevention and rehab, including a programme for core stability and stretching' The only open water swimming guide to be written by a professional athlete and Olympian Basic training programmes for Triathlon 750m and 1500m distances, Ironman events and 10km and channel swimming Essential training tips and advice and a comprehensive section on FAQs AUTHOR: Emma Davis is a professional athlete, Olympian and former Multi Sport World Champion. She was also the first Irish Triathlete to compete in the Olympic Games. She competed nationally in swimming and running before moving on to triathlon professionally. Emma quickly tasted success, reaching a world ranking of 11th and qualifying for the Beijing Olympic Games in only 8 months - the usual period is 24 months. When not in training, Emma is a sports physiotherapist (MSc (distinction) in Sports Therapy), coach and trainer. 75 colour photographs Suitable for all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals, this book covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; an introduction to getting started; a discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781847976093
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