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Effort and Pulse Rate – an adjustment for swimming

Posted on March 22, 2014 by admin

  (This article is informational only, and not meant to infer any medical advice. Please consult your physician as the ultimate authority on this serious health matter.) Since my recent post on Measuring Progress in Swimming I saw a note in my old swimming log. It had an adjustment in pulse rate calculations. The standard … Continue reading »

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Measuring Progress in Swimming

Posted on February 22, 2014 by admin

If you want to improve your swimming, it is important to make “objective” measurements of performance and effort. Logging this information after each swim will provide benchmarks. Here are some basics on doing the measurements. Measuring Performance Time The time it takes to cover a specific distance is the most basic measurement. Waterproof watches are … Continue reading »

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