Scott Riewald PhD - Science of Swimming Faster

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Science of swimming faster / Scott Riewald, PhD, Scott Rodeo, MD, editors.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Swimming--Training. 2. Swimming--Physiological aspects. 3. Sports sciences--Juvenile literature. I. Riewald, Scott A., 1970- II. Rodeo, Scott.

GV838.67.T73S45 2015

797.2'1071--dc23

2014045348

ISBN: 978-0-7360-9571-6 (print)

Copyright 2015 by Scott Riewald and Scott Rodeo

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I would like to thank my wife, Suzie, and children, Maddox and Callie, for all their patience, love, and support during the process of bringing this book together. You bring me energy, and this project wouldnt have happened without you.

Scott Riewald

This book is dedicated to my wife, Christine, and children Sarah, Scott Jr., Caitlyn, and Mark, in recognition of their unwavering love and support. They are the anchor that provides perspective about what is truly important in life.

Scott Rodeo

Timothy Wei, PhD, Russell Mark, and Sean Hutchison

Ross H. Sanders, PhD, and Carla B. McCabe, PhD

Russell Mark

Russell Mark

Ross H. Sanders, PhD, and Carla B. McCabe, PhD

Andrew Lyttle, PhD, and Brian Blanksby, PhD

Matt Keys, PhD, Andrew Lyttle, PhD, Brian Blanksby, PhD, Liang Cheng, PhD, and Koji Honda

J.M. Stager, PhD, Jonathon Stickford, PhD, and Kirk Grand

Scott Riewald, PhD, CSCS

Iigo Mujika, PhD, and Andrew M. Stewart, PhD

Scott Riewald, PhD, CSCS

Jodi Cossor, PhD

Randall L. Wilber, PhD, FACSM

Charlene Boudreau

Jennifer L. Reed, PhD, MEd CS, and Andrew L. Pipe, CM, MD

James Bauman, PhD

Anne Pankhurst, PhD

Courtney Dawson, MD, and Scott A. Rodeo, MD

Margo Mountjoy, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Dip Sport Med

Scott Riewald, PhD, CSCS

Jordan D. Metzl, MD, and Morgan A. Busko, MD

James W. Miller, MD

Jaci L. VanHeest, PhD

Steve Munatones

Brendan Burkett, PhD

Welcome to Science of Swimming Faster, a unique book that blends the theory of swimming science and medicine with practical application. How many times have you read an article or book chapter describing some aspect of sport science and swimming yet walked away asking, How am I supposed to apply this information with the athletes I work with? Science of Swimming Faster aims to break down that barrier and bridge the gap between theory and practiceproviding just enough theoretical foundation to show that the authors know what they are talking about before diving in to discuss what the information means to the swimmer in the water, the coach on the pool deck, or the parent in the stands.

The world of swimming has changed considerably over the past decade. We have seen the introduction of revolutionary new suits that have had a significant effect on performance. Weve watched athletes take advantage of performance-enhancing substances, sometimes legally and sometimes illegally, to achieve a competitive advantage. Weve seen modifications to the ways that athletes and coaches approach training and stroke technique, leading to faster and faster times. We are seeing increasing professionalization of swimming at the elite level. No stone is left unturned to achieve peak performances, and more attention and importance are placed on such areas as performance nutrition and sport psychology. Greater consideration is given to dissecting stroke technique and analyzing race performances to milk every drop of speed out of an athlete. It is true that as athletes get to the Olympic level, everything affects performance. We are now seeing this increased level of interest in the sport sciences and sports medicine funnel down to collegiate, high school, and age-group swimmers as well as to masters swimmers and triathletes. All swimmers seem to want to know what they can do to swim faster and more efficiently, while staying healthy and injury free. Science of Swimming Faster will help athletes and coaches of all abilities gain scientific insights that will positively affect performance.