I'm sure many of you are already aware of this article on about.com It reviews a couple of studies that try to explain why swimmers tend to have more body fat than other athletes.
Thought if you weren't aware of the article you might find it interesting.
swimming.about.com/.../offsite.htm
Lainey
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George: Thanx. I am still trying to figure out my hand entry. I'm going back to FLA next month and have some very specific issues to work on with my coach. As for the finish, my coach has me swim using the board as a buoy and I have to tap it before recovery just to lengthen my stroke.
That drill has helped, but I believe it is my hand entry, probably some body roll and possible head position that are causing or exacerbating my sinkage!
George: Thanx. I am still trying to figure out my hand entry. I'm going back to FLA next month and have some very specific issues to work on with my coach. As for the finish, my coach has me swim using the board as a buoy and I have to tap it before recovery just to lengthen my stroke.
That drill has helped, but I believe it is my hand entry, probably some body roll and possible head position that are causing or exacerbating my sinkage!
