Science to Optimize Technique

Swimming Technology Research

Swimming Technology Research has the most complete and accurate selection of products and services for coaches, swimmers, and parents.

Aquanex Underwater Video and Hand Force Systems
Aquanex Analysis Clinics
MONA (a biomechanical model of optimal technique) Software
MONA Classroom Clinics
SwimCues (an iPhone version of MONA) Software
Approaching Perfect Swimming Ebook Series
Swim Coaching Science Ebook Series
Biomechanics Powerpoint Courses
Swimming Conference Videos
Coach Clinics
Consulting In-Person or Remotely

Products and services are available at the STR Store.

SwimCues for iPhones is available on the Apple website.

Swimming Technology Research products and services are designed to improve technique, reduce shoulder stress, and promote faster swimming. In fact, STR products and services are based on the principles of physics and research.

There are many scientific advancements in skill-learning and biomechanical analyses from the last 50 years. Unfortunately, these advancements are rarely or insufficiently used but could help swimmers.

For example, scientific advancements in skill-learning include the ten components of  “deliberate practice.”

        • Identify technique elements to change
        • Provide clear instructions
        • Adjust task difficulty
        • Make a sufficient number of repetitions
        • Provide immediate feedback
        • Provide individual supervision
        • Offer a variety of learning strategies
        • Maintain mental focus in cognitive and associative learning stages
        • Replicate superior performance
        • Engage in solo practice

In addition, the scientific advancements include ten biomechanical analyses.

        • Video Analysis Above Surface
        • Video Analysis Underwater
        • Stroke Counts
        • Stroke Cycle Phase Times
        • Index of Coordination
        • Intracycle Hand Force Variations
        • Exposure Time to Shoulder Stress
        • Active Drag Coefficient
        • Intracycle Velocity Variations
        • Symmetry Index

The skill-learning strategies and biomechanical analyses are explained in detail on the STR website. Additionally, there are free pdfs, software, videos, and courses.

In the preface to the 1968 “Science of Swimming” Doc Counsilman predicted that a 40 second 100 meter freestyle was possible.
Fortunately, the strategies listed above can help every swimmer improve. Furthermore, a swimmer using these advancements might achieve Counsilman’s goal.

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