TRAINING
It’s just the arms and legs that propel you through the water, right? Well to a certain extent, but in fact the arm acts as an anchor that allows your body to pass it and move forward, and the legs are more about correcting body position, preventing drag and driving rotation. What many swimmers don’t realise is that it’s the core that is the body’s powerhouse: it directly affects your ability, strength and stability.
The stronger your core the stronger your streamline position and your ability to hold it for longer. A strong core also allows you to rotate more powerfully; if it’s not strong you will not get the power transfer to drive those arms and legs.