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How To Adapt Your Stroke For Triathlon Swimming with Bek Keat


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Join former 6x Ironman Distance Champion and high-performance triathlon coach, Bek Keat, as she shares her insights on adapting your swimming stroke from the pool to the open water. Discover the changes triathletes must make to swim effectively in challenging conditions such as chops, waves, and crowded environments. Beck also reflects on her journey as a professional triathlete, discussing the lessons she learned and the transition into coaching. Tune in now!

00:00 Introduction

02:43 The Differences Between Open Water and Pool Swimming
05:48 The Importance of an Open Arm Recovery
11:40 Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Breathing
17:52 The Impact of Changing Stroke Techniques
25:21 Bilateral Breathing and Breathing Patterns
29:58 Mobility, Flexibility, and Triathlon Training
35:09 The Pitfalls of Following Fitfluencers
39:21 The Accuracy of Metrics and Electronic Devices
41:51 Using Perceived Effort and Tuning into the Body
44:59 Getting Out of a Rut in Swimming: Ditch the Tech and Just Swim
49:07 Wetsuits and Buoyancy Shorts
51:30 Getting in Touch with Bek!

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