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What a champ 👏

Aaron broke the South African and All African record by 3 sec in the 200m backstroke S14 at the South African Short Course Senior Champs.

We are super proud of you! Congratulations 🎉🎈 💪🏆🏊‍♂️

When looking for an inspirational female rolemodel, look no further than Coach P 😃

With a prestigous swimming career herself, she is proof of what can happen with hard work & determination.

She has taught our swimmers how to own their place in the pool, how to push themselves, how to overcome dissapointments & how to support each other.

Women's Day is celebrated because of women like her 💙

Like this post if has inspired you 😉

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Why is proper breathing techniques important for swimmers, if they want to excel? 🤔

Well, bad breathing adds resistance to your stroke and fatigues your body. It does so in 4️⃣ ways.

Swipe left to learn more & save this post as a reminder 📥
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Taking a moment before we dive into August 😁

Winter is now in full swing, so we are all feeling the chill. Luckily you can rest assured, that training will definitely bring the heat 😆🔥

Happy August!
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Thank goodness there is no weight restrictions on swim luggage when you are pool side.

Check it out 🤣🤪🙃
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Question: What is the oldest swimming stroke? 🤔

Answer: The breaststroke is believed to be the oldest of strokes and is much used in lifesaving & recreational swimming as well as in competitive swimming. The stroke is especially effective in rough water.

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Inspirational qoute from an amazing leader.

Give us a shout in the comments below, to let us know how you will be spending your 67 minutes this month 👐
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Check out this awesome reel on our Instagram page 💪

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cf9g4tDl7yc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

WSC Swimmers unite!

We make everyone feel welcome to be themselves, even the wacky posers 🤪
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Throwback Thursday to a fantastic Prestige 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ Gala 💦

Here’s what our awesome Coach had to say ➡️

“Well done to each and everyone that competed at the first gala of the season! Many qualifiers for next year’s provincial, regional and National galas so far! Good start to the season ahead 💪

👉 Next gala is on the 30th of July 2022. Info will be sent out once it’s been received 😉”

Well done swimmers 👏

High-intensity training versus high-volume training: Coach Petro gives us her thoughts 💭

Both aerobic and anaerobic work is of vital importance ☝️

👉 Build the aerobic base in younger swimmers. Lay the foundation. Most important energy system to develop with good technique for long term success.

👉 Training that is more anaerobic in nature is done within the training cycle as swimmer matures with adequate recovery.

👉 Many different enery systems a swimmer trains in during a macro cycle dependent on his/her age.

👉 Debate around the world regarding (HIT) - ultra short race pace training - known as high intensity low volume vs traditional lorn term development model. I believe it depends on the swimmer , the coach and what you believe will work for you 🫵😃

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