European Short Course Swimming Championships (Days 1&2)

Yesterday was the first day of the European Short Course Swimming Championships which last till Sunday the 25th. Yesterday's finals were the 400m Free (M), 200m Back (M), 200m I.M. (W), 200m Fly (W), 200m I.M. (M), 50m Free (M), 50m Breast (W), 4x50m I.M. (M), and the 4x50m Free (W).

Pros and cons for the various options of teaching an aquatic class

Today's post is for you, who enjoy being in an aqua class. You have already watched your instructor teaching your class either from on the pool deck, from in the pool, or by going back and forth between the deck and pool (these are the three options an instructor has while teaching an aquatic fitness class). Which are the advantages and disadvantages of each teaching position? We'll find out today.

Teaching from the pool deck

This is the preffered method for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) in most situations. AEA recommends that the instructor remain on deck when there is no additional lifeguard on duty, when there are new participants in the program, or when new movements are being demonstrated.

Roll out (TRX for swimmers)

Have you ever tried TRX suspension trainer to enhance your swimmers strength? Well, I have to tell you that you'll notice that your swimmers will become stronger and leaner in a way that free weights and weight machines cannot do. Today I'm going to show you a great exercise (it's a basic exercise if you are familiar with the TRX), that targets the abdominal and core stabilization muscles. This exercise is called roll out.