{"id":333,"date":"2016-12-12T10:22:49","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T09:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmo.com\/secure\/wordpress\/?p=333"},"modified":"2016-12-15T13:21:36","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T12:21:36","slug":"habits-series-part-i-5-habits-of-every-great-swimmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmo.com\/secure\/wordpress\/tips-tricks\/habits-series-part-i-5-habits-of-every-great-swimmer\/","title":{"rendered":"Habits Series Part I: 5 habits of every great swimmer"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are beginning our four-part series on habits and how to build them up using simple rules and tools that will help you become not only a better swimmer but also more efficient human being in all your endeavors in and out of the pool. We start with 5 habits of those who strive to be a champion.<\/p>\n

You can’t be amazing swimmer part-time<\/strong><\/p>\n

To become better is a constant battle with your weaknesses and can\u2019t be done if you are not 100% engaged. Those who are great simply show up every morning ready to fight with their own personal records and improving things that they recognize as obstacles. So, don\u2019t be a drag\u2026unless you are wearing a drag suit! :)<\/p>\n

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Repetition is the source of greatness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you can build a habit out of tough hours in the pool you have to fall in love with the grind of the swimming workout. If you visualize the goal while doing repetitions, you can create a link in your mind between the hard work you put into the training with the expected positive outcome. This way \u2013 what once was boring and difficult becomes a driver for your future success as a swimmer.<\/p>\n

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Be aware of your stroke count<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you ever saw an elite swimmer at work you probably noticed how precise and effortless the movement look. One of the reasons for that is full control over stroke count those swimmers have. It is not a sin to increase SWOLF score to reach higher pace. The secret is to do it consciously when you choose <\/strong>to speed up!<\/p>\n

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Strive to be the quietest in the pool<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you \u2018fight the water\u2019 during a swim you will end up exhausted and frustrated. Believe it or not the very same habits that allow you to be silent and smooth in the water will also make you more efficient and better swimmer.<\/p>\n

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Bonus Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Build good habits with Swimmo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the requirements of habit building is to have and keep data about our progress and identify the weak points of any behavior. In case of swimming training that is most of the time measurement and analysis of several key metrics and bio-metrics that show you how well you are doing and what you should focus on. Swimmo<\/a> training watch for swimmers has over 30 different features designed to motivate you and give you the knowledge that is the central point of every successful training regime.<\/p>\n

So go get one and start building long lasting habits with Swimmo Training Watch<\/a> and App.<\/p>\n

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