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Training elite swimmers is the domain of elite coaches who guide the progression of skills and fitness to peak at the next event. However, there are certain skills that all elite swimmers need to master - the more they can fine tune those skills the better chance they will have of swimming to their potential on race day. Swimmers need to be able to predict how they will perform in competition and a crucial aspect of their race plan is their stroke rate. To be able to race at a given stroke rate they need to train at that rate. |
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Training at specified stroke rates can also assist in targeting
the energy systems that are used in training. In particular it provides more
certainty that the swimmer is using the correct energy system for the duration
of the set that the coach has carefully designed, and hasn't been drifting
in and out of the zone of interest. If the swimmer maintains the stroke rate
and stroke count for each lap they will have a steady energy requirement.
The Wetronome provides the steady stroke rate signal. The swimmer can count
strokes (and will recognise the cues during a lap to ensure they are on target
throughout each one). The coach sets the targets. Use of the Wetronome allows
both coach and swimmer to be confident that each training set is being swum
as it was designed.
Even drills can be made more specific by swimming them at the correct rate. No need to be shouting "this time swim a bit faster" or "same again but a bit slower".
As used by members of the Australian Olympic swim team.
- Listen to your coach.
- "Make it happen in training then let it happen in the race."
We have distributors for the swimming community across Australia and we are rapidly pursuing more channels. We offer deals for coaches outfitting their teams. You can also buy from us online. We use Australia Post's ExpressPost service for next delivery to Australian capital cities.
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