TRAINING
Credit: Finis
As endurance swimmers, we need to optimise our leg position behind the body so as not to create drag. However, it’s not as easily said as done as many of us suffer from shortened or tight hip flexors or lack of core and glute strength due to the unhelpful hip flexion that we all find ourselves subjected to in daily life, while sitting in our day jobs, or if spending a lot of time driving, cycling or running. This can result in poor leg position in the water that slows us down.