Amateur Swim Club versus Swimming Club

Amateur Swim Club versus Swimming Club

18 May 2012

QUESTION: Hi Gary, What is an amateur swimming club as apposed to just a swimming club?  In live in Queensland, Australia Thanks, Sally ANSWER: Hi Sally, I believe that back in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s all swimming clubs in Australia were Amateur Swimming Clubs. If someone in your club earnt money from swimming or [...]

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How Many Hours Should I Train?

How Many Hours Should I Train?

07 May 2012

QUESTION: I’m 12 years old and I want to become an Olympian swimmer. How many hours should I be training a week and what should i be eating?? Thank you Nat:) ANSWER: Hi Nat, Thanks for your email.  To become an Olympian is a great goal to strive for. As far as training is concerned most strong [...]

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How to Improve Your Breaststroke Turns

How to Improve Your Breaststroke Turns

06 May 2012

QUESTION: Hi Gary, I am wanting some advice on turns as my 11 year old son has good times but his turns are slow for his breaststroke & freestyle. What can he do to improve his timing into and out of the turn. Thanks heaps, Ruth ANSWER: Hi Ruth, Breaststroke turns can be quite difficult [...]

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How to Improve Your Freestyle Turns

How to Improve Your Freestyle Turns

06 May 2012

QUESTION: Hi Gary, I am wanting some advice on turns as my 11 year old son has good times but his turns are slow for his breaststroke & freestyle. What can he do to improve his timing into and out of the turn. Thanks heaps, Ruth ANSWER: Hi Ruth, Please find below an answer to [...]

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