Science of Swimming Faster

By Scott Riewald and Scott Rodeo

In a sport where victory is often determined by a fraction of a second, it's obvious why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the world's most renowned coaches, athletes, trainers, and researchers know, there is no secret--just science. Science of Swimming Faster is a remarkable achievement--one that embraces, explains, and applies the latest science and research that has and continues to set new performance benchmarks in the sport. It is a one-of-a-kind resource: * An easily understood repository of swimming research * Insights distilled from great sport and exercise scientists, coaches, and swimmers * A do-it-right reference for a host of techniques and tactics * The most credible and widely used training principles and programs * An analysis identifying key factors contributing to elite and world-record swimming performance * An insider's access to the strategies for training, tapering, fueling, recovery, and mental preparation being used with some of the world's most successful swimmers. With editors Scott Riewald and Scott Rodeo and a who's-who list of international experts on the sport, Science of Swimming Faster offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on excelling in the sport.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736095713
• ISBN13: 9780736095716
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 2.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up