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Training and Technique
Yoga and pilates – swimming’s secret weapons
Land training, and specifically yoga and pilates, can have a big impact on swim enjoyment and performance
"I'm scared of getting fatigued on a long swim"
Preparing psychologically as well as physically for swimming long distances can help prevent fear of fatigue, says Helen Davis
Sport pyschology: "I can't stand being in freezing cold water"
Helen Davis explains how to thrill to the chill
"I just get so nervous; my breathing goes into overdrive and I don't know what to do"
Strategies to tackle anxiety when racing
Sport psychology – ready to race
How to mentally prepare for your big race
All in the head
The importance of head position
Device or brain?
Should you count strokes with your brain or a watch?
Sport psychology – take the pressure
How to stay cool when things get tough
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