New Stock Arrived: Vladswim Squeezer the swimmer catch phase tool Building wrist, forearm and elbow strength Simple fun exercise any time anywhere Prevention of elbow joint injury Forearm strength is essential to the ability to catch and hold the water throughout the propulsive phase of the stroke The muscles of the forearm are predominantly “slow…
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In October we were glad to see some great results from our swimmers in another challenging event. Coolangatta Gold Surf competition is one of the longest surf races in Australia and for this reason is popular for endurance athletes. This year Chris and Pep were completed full race in great result. Chris took just on…
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This year Vladswim helped 4 swimmers to improve their swimming to be ready for one of the world largest Ironman competition in Hawaii. We would like to congratulate to all swimmers for their great performance. Results Vincent Lauwerier: 9H 19min 15sec , 30-34 (swim: 1:04:26/Bike: 4:57:31/Run: 3:09:30) James Lambert: 9H 29min 19sec, 35-39 (swim 1:00:13/Bike…
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As you know our squad is getting big and we as coaches sometimes loose track recording all the names. For this reason we are starting to use Swim Squad membership cards. From December cards are to be used at any Vladswim squad session you attend. Coaches are going to have a simple scanning device and…
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To complete the torturous trek from Dover to Calais, they all pushed their bodies to breaking point to prepare for the swim of their lives. Every June, when the swells turn balmy and the more stable-minded turn their thoughts to cinemas and shopping malls, this group of Sydneysiders “went looking for the cold water”. “Initially…
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What a great day it was on Sunday. The weather was great, bit nippy in the wind but the swimmers had a strong southerly pushing them up the coast. Vladswimmers were out in force with around 16 solos competing, some in duos and some in teams. We also had a number paddling for swimmers which…
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