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Since we have included a multiple stroke rate per lap function into the feedback for coaches at competitions, it has really illustrated the amount of stroke rate drift occurring within each lap.

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Faster Swimming and Flotation
Author: Milt Nelms   Published: 02-21-2009

Summary:Parametrix Research is posting the following articles by Milt Nelms, which were originally posted on the Swimnews Website as parts of larger articles by Craig Lord. They are reproduced in their entirety here.


What Floats Your Boat? Part 3
Author: Milt Nelms   Published: 02-20-2009  File Size: 21 kb

Summary:Craig Lord of swimnews.com interviews Milt Nelms on issues of flotation and how it affects swimming performance


Premium contentStrokes for the High School Season.
Author: Milt Nelms   Published: 03-23-2006  File Size: 28 Kb

Summary:Presentation to NISCA. Atlanta, GA. March, 2006


Kick Boards Distort Posture and Impede Biomechanical Advantage
Author: Ally Todd, National Education Manager, Swimming New Zealand   Published: 08-01-2005  File Size: 17 kb

Summary:Ally Todd, National Education Manager, Swimming New Zealand shares his views and experiences on teaching swimming using ideas from W. Boomer and M. Nelms


Is Short Course Yards USA Swimming's Achilles Heel? Questions and Answers.
Author: Jonty Skinner and Bill Boomer   Published: 12-26-2003  File Size: 435 kb

Summary:Jonty Skinner, Director of USA Swimming National Team Technical Support and USA Swimming Olympic Coach, collaborated with Prof. Bill Boomer in this investigation.


Premium contentRace Planning 50's and 100's
Author: Bill Boomer   Published: 10-20-2003  File Size: 1,945 kb

Summary:A comprehensive plan of constructing a 50 and 100 race with considerations to age and course of swimming. Presentation materials for Eastern States Clinic October 19, 2003


Premium contentRace Planning 200 's
Author: Bill Boomer   Published: 10-20-2003  File Size: 1,645 kb

Summary:A comprehensive plan of constructing 200 races with considerations to age and course of swimming. Presentation materials for Eastern States Clinic October 19, 2003


Resistance to Fatigue and Success in Competitive Swimming
Author: Steven C. Myers, Los Alamos High School, Jake A. Bailey, University of Northern Colorado   Published: 10-08-2003

Summary:Authors raise questions and provide answers about the importance of developing endurance as an aspect of successful swimming.


Is Short Course Yards USA Swimming's Achilles heel?
Author: Jonty Skinner   Published: 04-10-2003  File Size: 117 kb

Summary:Jonty Skinner, Director of USA Swimming National Team Technical Support and USA Swimming Olympic Coach, presents a thought-provoking view on the differences between training and competition during Short Course Yards and Long Course Meters.


Premium contentVelocity's Impulses And Spaces
Author: Bill Boomer   Published: 10-25-2002  File Size: 567 Kb

Summary:Bill Boomer discusses the nature of swimming velocity, explores the components of the “velocity puzzle”, and external and internal efficiency by breaking down swimming strokes on “impulses and spaces”.


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