Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast
Health & Fitness
Right, swimming! It’s probably the discipline that frustrates triathletes most. It takes years of regular pool time to make even small gains. There is so much noise out there that choosing the right path for yourself is a big task. I’m fortunate to be at the front end of the triathlon swim, but everyone needs help which is why I turned to this week's guest, swim coach Josh Spencer, to help me understand why my shoulder was hurting after each swim. Josh highlighted some technical flaws and gave me some drills to help correct the problem. On chatting with Josh it turns out that we're pretty aligned in our approach to helping swimmers improve, and I really wanted to share some of his knowledge with you in this episode. There are many topics covered, including some you might find contrary to popular belief:
Josh doesn’t do social media but if you would like to contact him about swim coaching then please email him.
We talked about the swim stroke of Alexander Popov. Please watch this video, there are some really good technical points from 13 minutes onwards.
This is a great video. Probably the best ever men's 200m freestyle race (Athens Olympics 2004) - Thorpe v Van de Hoogenband v Phelps. Just watch the underwater footage of the catch. Almost perfect!!
Josh also recommends the following books:
The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn
Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To by David Sinclair
To download your FREE 4-week mobility plan, please click here.
Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe now, with a happiness guarantee! Join SWAT/High Performance Human tribe here.
Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life.
If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.
Once a champion, always a champion * Michelle Dillon, Legend of British Triathlon
The best way to build endurance, and much more with Dr. Jamie Pringle
200 Podcasts: 5 Key Lessons * Simon Ward
How to build a leaner, stronger body and a sharper mind for mid-life health * Dr. Marc Bubbs
Chelsea Sodaro on motherhood, anxiety, regaining fitness, and the Collins Cup
The endurance athletes’ heart with expert Cardiologist Prof. Graham Stuart
How to modify behaviour and optimise your human performance with the Whoop * Simon Ward and Mike Lombardi
Empowering yourself to transform your life after injury * Simon Ward and Dr. David Meyer
Staying focussed and adjusting goals while working on the frontline during COVID * Simon Ward and Dr. James Risley
Why victory often leads to disappointment, and how to find a better approach * Simon Ward and Cath Bishop
Ultra runner and Guinness World Record Holder * Simon Ward and Mimi Anderson
Training, nutrition, recovery. It's Black and Whyte * Simon Ward and Prof. Greg Whyte
Better movement equals better running * Simon Ward and Shane Benzie
Mindful self-compassion builds resilience * Simon Ward and Jonathan Ward
Fighting COVID, coaching triathletes, and training for Ironman * Simon Ward and Dr. Jeff Sankoff
How to be your best when you've been set up to fail * Simon Ward and Mandy Hickson
So your 2020 race was cancelled, what about the guys who call you across the line? * Simon Ward and Steve Fleck
How to reach your peak by getting the basics right * Simon Ward and Dr. Marc Bubbs
Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionise coaching * Simon Ward and Prof Paul Laursen
Could you ride faster with a better saddle? * Simon Ward and Daniel Schade
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Relaxback UK Show
Your Sleep Guru Podcast
Good Nurse Bad Nurse
Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
این نقطه