Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term increase in force that occurs immediately after performing a high-intensity activity. Although it has been largely studied in dry-land conditions, there are only few studies that have evaluated it in swimming. Results: none of the parameters we analyzed improved after the proposed training set, possibly due to the short [...]

In swimming, paddles and parachutes are commonly used to increase specific propulsive force. But do these implements influence the way the athletes coordinate front-crawl swimming? This was the main question of this study! We concluded that athletes tend to increase propulsive continuity whenever an implement is used. For those who have front-crawl as main stroke [...]

But what about in the butterfly? Do paddles and parachute influence swimming coordination? We repeated the front-crawl study, but now testing butterfly experts. We concluded that the paddles don't change a lot, but it is definitely not true for parachute, nor when paddles and parachutes are used together... Read Article

What exercises do you should use in dry-land strength training ? To know a little more about this issue, we tested the relationship among in-water propulsive force, dry-land strength and power abilities and swimming performance in 50, 100 and 200m freestyle. Lower limbs' strength and power is related to in-water force and swimming performance (50m). Why is [...]

In dry-land strength training we commonly use different loads to achieve different goals, right? To know if it is the same in water, we compared 4 paddle sizes with free swimming and we verified that both propulsive force and swimming speed increased considerably from the medium size onward. In addition, the larger the size the [...]

Athlete, are you athlete able to generate the same force in both arms while swimming crawl? Although it is essential to swim faster, differences in strength can be detected even in the fastest athletes in the world. We investigated whether the use of different sizes of palmar can attenuate these differences. In the end, we [...]

Did you know that paddles can change the length, frequency and duration of the stroke phases? And that the fins can change kick and stroke frequency, kick depth and also the energetic cost? In short: this affects your technique. Read Article

Once you start your dry-land strength training, some  changes may occur in your body dimensions. If you get to strong (large muscles), water performance may be impaired by increased resistance. Question: does strength training change body composition? According to our data, the answer is no! Not that that much... Want to know more how to [...]

Did you know that your strength level can influence your aerobic capacity? In this study we investigated whether the modification of dry-land strength would be related to changes of in-water aerobic capacity. No relationship found! What to do then? Questions are there to be answered and our team is always ready. Let us know! Read [...]

Does the dry-land strength training work? Its transference to swimming performance seems to be limited... But what about this transference, how should it be like? Read Article