I would say it's both. here's my thinking on this:
1) Fine motor control is needed to place the hands and feet in the proper position to....
2) Generate maximum power during the arm pull or leg kick
Not to mention the adjustments needed in the core to maintain proper body position.
Asking _most_ triathletes about swimming is like getting financial advice from Bernie Madoff. You can do it but the results are going to be iffy.
I would say it's both. here's my thinking on this:
1) Fine motor control is needed to place the hands and feet in the proper position to....
2) Generate maximum power during the arm pull or leg kick
Not to mention the adjustments needed in the core to maintain proper body position.
Asking _most_ triathletes about swimming is like getting financial advice from Bernie Madoff. You can do it but the results are going to be iffy.
