Swim technique comparison using Motion analysis

Motion analysis software (for info visit ttbikefit) applied to compare swim technique of amateur triathlete vs. Grant Hackett

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Sports

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• Swim
• technique
• motion
• analysis
• freestyle
• triathlon

[ttbikefitdotcom]

very common problem - you don't have enough ankle flexibility - if you can't easily point your toes so that the top surface of your foot is in line with your shin you won't get much propulsion. A strong kick is important for shorter distance pool swimmers. As the distance increases it becomes less so, and for triathletes it is largely a timing/stability mechanism.

[jonhwolf]

ive noticed when i swim in my swimming class that my legs hardly gets tired but my arms gets tired faster , and belive me , my arms are a little strong comparing to others to my age (15)

anyways , even know my arms gets tired , when i use em i go 5 times faster

[gnemick]

the angle of the camera is way different... you cany really compare them

[Meowws]

rofl adobe illustrator cs 3 and u say is motion sensor?? really rubbish.

[yourswimpal]

Fully agree, I used to advice beginners' triathletes on their legs . Most of them have "heavy" legs because their ankle is not flexible, that is why they cant "catch" the water. Also , they tend to stiffen their legs ( which in my opinion , make it "denser" , therefore easier to sink ) , It is actually not a kick as I view it, it is more like a whip .

[giorgiobello1]

thanks for your comment as a proud father...

remember the legs are the strongest muscles but they also take away lots of energy. Using much the legs or not, depends on the distance you are swimming: long distance=kick to maintain a good body position, 50m freestyle=kick as much as you can to go fast!

[jtomasik]

I personally don't swim competitively, but I know that the legs are the strongest muscles. Watching the Olympics, it's obvious the kick as a huge part of power. My son concentrated on bringing up his leg strength in the water, and he has significantly improved his speed. He made State this year, and he's beating kids 2 and 3 years older than him. His kick is thundering!

[chuchofreeman]

yep, I agree. I realize that, specially when I'm swimming backstroke. Yesterday I swim very smothly and it feels great!!! =D

[giorgiobello1]

guys, in my opinion using the legs helps having a good body position hence optimize the use of the upper body..agree?

[njolly99]

but hackett has long arms and she has stumps. So although she is prob bending etc its not as prominent.