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We are gonna get some things straight. ]]></description></item><item><title>Creating Goals for Athletes</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070905a.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070905a.shtm</guid><pubDate>05 Sep 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Preparation is where many athletes fail. Most are willing to put in hours on top of hours of training, but almost no time is devoted to planning or record keeping. ]]></description></item><item><title>Athletic Peaking</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070905b.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070905b.shtm</guid><pubDate>05 Sep 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Athletic peaking, when you are in top shape, results in your best performances of the season. ]]></description></item><item><title>Periodization</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070905c.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070905c.shtm</guid><pubDate>06 May 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Periodization is defined by USA Track & Field as the process of planning training in order to produce high levels of performance at designated times. ]]></description></item><item><title>Weightlifting Guidelines for Swimmers</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070422a.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070422a.shtm</guid><pubDate>06 May 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  13 Guidelines for swimmers to build lean muscle while maintaining a balance between swim work, deck workouts and the gym. ]]></description></item><item><title>Weightlifting for Swimmers - Example</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070422c.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070422c.shtm</guid><pubDate>06 May 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Here is a recent swim team lifting workout. We are in a building phase, so we are spending a little more time in the weight room. ]]></description></item><item><title>Carbohydrates Performance and Activity</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070326a.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070326a.shtm</guid><pubDate>22 Apr 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Diet is certainly tied to performance, but how so? ]]></description></item><item><title>Profile of a High School Swimmer</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070326b.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070326b.shtm</guid><pubDate>8 Apr 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  It took at least two months before Molly started to achieve the Race Pace work needed to compete at the State Level in the 200 IM and the 500 free. ]]></description></item><item><title>QA - Distance. Adivce for Practices</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070221a.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070221a.shtm</guid><pubDate>22 Feb 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ A member asks about compensating for unattainable distance. Brad offers additional advice for practices. ]]></description></item><item><title>QA - Weightlifting for High School Swimmers</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070221b.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070221b.shtm</guid><pubDate>22 Feb 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ 2 questions regarding the age and size of the swimmer and the intensity and weight of the lifting. ]]></description></item><item><title>Sectional and District Results</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/naac.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/naac.shtm</guid><pubDate>22 Feb 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Results from Ohio Sectionals and Districts have beeen posted. View the results of Brad's use of the 16 week pre and 7 week taper program. ]]></description></item><item><title>Cross Training through Dryland and Weight Training</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/crosstraining.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/crosstraining.shtm</guid><pubDate>12 Feb 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Cross Training through Dryland and Weight Training gives you the tools to build a seasonal plan that prepares you for increased physical strength and stability starting with your core. Order the eBook at the introductory rate of $9.95. ]]></description></item><item><title>Regeneration</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070206a.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070206a.shtm</guid><pubDate>06 Feb 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ One of the most overlooked aspects of successful training in the Western World is that of regeneration- the product of sound training and methods that help in repairing athletes to function better. ]]></description></item><item><title>Questions from Across the Pond</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/070206b.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/070206b.shtm</guid><pubDate>06 Feb 2007</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Brad answers questions from a coach residing just north-west of London, England about the weekly workouts. ]]></description></item><item><title>Winter Break Practices</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/061229a.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/061229a.shtm</guid><pubDate>29 Dec 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Increased volume = Increased energy use = Increased calorie intake!  ]]></description></item><item><title>Administering Test Sets</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/061229b.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/061229b.shtm</guid><pubDate>29 Dec 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ The test sets are to establish repeat pace per 100s on all strokes to help the swimmer and coach adjust send offs for the Holiday training demands.   ]]></description></item><item><title>Thoughts on Training</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/061229c.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/061229c.shtm</guid><pubDate>29 Dec 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ OK, No nonsense here. Just some thoughts on training pertaining to what I have been reading lately and how I train my teams (swimming, track, and many others). ]]></description></item><item><title>Workout Nutrition</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/061031.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/061031.shtm</guid><pubDate>31 Oct 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ WHEN you eat can be as important as WHAT you eat regarding workout nutrition. There are an endless array of supplements and wonder-foods available, many promising a great return if you simply purchase their product. ]]></description></item><item><title>Fitness and Fatigue</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/060923.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/060923.shtm</guid><pubDate>23 Sep 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ When training to compete we increase our fitness by recovering from our training. There are several models to describe training and its after effects, the most popular and recognized of which is the single-factor model.  ]]></description></item><item><title>Tapering</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/060719.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/060719.shtm</guid><pubDate>19 July 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Tapering is a great experience but only a tool to enhance optimum performance. Swimmers must take into consideration all the factors that will be mentioned in this article. Tapering is not the magic pill to faster swimming but one of the factors to faster swimming.]]></description></item><item><title>23 Week Program and Weightlifting, Dryland and Yoga</title><link>http://fasterswimming.com/060828.shtm</link><guid>http://fasterswimming.com/060828.shtm</guid><pubDate>28 Aug 2006</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Lifting aerobically for swimmers is not needed. You already get your aerobic needs from the pool and or running. Cross training is great and do just that - Cross train!]]></description></item><atom:link href="http://www.fasterswimming.com/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /></channel></rss>