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Lifting and Swimming for Breaststroke | Activation
Diversifying your swim training is key, even if it’s just tweaking a tried and true set. Same in your dryland training. If your muscles aren’t being forced to learn, adapt, and improve, you’ll get the same results.
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Sets for Fast Swimming | A Swim Clinic for Improving Technique and Speed
Просмотров 257День назад
I push two big lessons at my clinics. First, you don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be better than last time. Swimming faster is about getting lots of little wins. Second, this is your laboratory to experiment with new ideas without the pressures of your normal practice. Nothing in swimming is black and white and everyone has to find their own path, so use this opportunity to swim diffe...
Faster Swimming Through Better Technique
Просмотров 37214 дней назад
When I work with swimmers, I try to build their awareness to help them get faster. Technique is the cap on your potential and rarely do swimmers, especially age group swimmers, understand what they are doing in the water and what the components are for fast swimming. In this episode, we go through drills to build awareness and then we race to see if they can maintain the skills under pressure. ...
Mid-Season Meet Records | Under 2:00 in the 200 Breast at 43 Years Old
Просмотров 389Месяц назад
It wasn’t the swim meet I was hoping for, but two meet records is a nice consolation prize. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB01ZHQI41FCLPM
Take the Fike Swim Challenge
Просмотров 33 тыс.Месяц назад
Every day people are making the switch to Fike Swimsuits. Shop the best non-tech training suits at fikeswim.com. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB019G5P6G46IHP
Max Squat and Max Deadlift for Swimmers | Dryland Training
Просмотров 1872 месяца назад
One more heavy lift for the lower body with huge PRs before the big shave and taper swim meet. A big squat for monster push offs and powerful breaststroke kick. A big deadlift for a strong block start. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB01A4CEC0ZOIOK
Max Bench and Max Pull Up for Swimmers | Dryland Training
Просмотров 2462 месяца назад
One more heavy lift for the upper body before the big shave and taper swim meet. A big bench press for the breaststroke shoot. A big pull up for the pull and pullout. Stay tuned for max lower body. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB010MWOAPWD8A1
Master a Breaststroke Pullout to Go Faster | Race Videos | Swim Lifting
Просмотров 4162 месяца назад
I managed to hit solid times in the 100 and 200 breaststrokes despite racing badly and fatigue. Illness eventually forced me out of the meet early. Better now than in five weeks at the big one, though! Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB01WIVPJOVL1O6
The Best Swim Set Ever? | Tech Suits in Practice | Pepsi v Coke
Просмотров 3782 месяца назад
This week we look at new lifts that are functional for swimmers and a variation of possibly the best set ever, the infamous 50s Set. We also talk about tech suits in practice and our take on the old Pepsi v Coke commercials. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB01C8T1E43EH7L
Adding Weight and Strength to Swim Fast | RACE VIDEOS
Просмотров 4723 месяца назад
I am bigger and stronger than ever and hoping to turn that into new best times at 43 years old. I’ve added almost 20lbs of muscle this short course season to try to hit :52 in the 100 yard breaststroke and 1:55 in the 200. So far, things are good. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB01WR1QKC6RMWO
You Gotta Be Different
Просмотров 7824 месяца назад
You don’t choose swimming. Swimming chooses you. No one in their right mind chooses this. But in a sport for full of crazy, you gotta be different. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB01UGL17SMD6Q8
An American and Meet Record at 42 Years Old | Vlog Season Finale
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
I started this season hoping for an Olympic Trials qualification. And while it may not have quite been the season I worked for, there were some pretty great accomplishments from start to finish. It also marks the 6th year in a row that I’ve earned at least one personal best and broken at least one Masters Swimming American Record, which is pretty cool. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: inst...
Training a Swim Taper
Просмотров 5476 месяцев назад
A swim taper is the time when you decrease volume, maintain intensity, and sharpen your speed. Avoid the urge to do extra. Less is more, especially during taper. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: fikeswimproducts Musicbed Sync ID: MB017BLWTRSTDRT
How to Do a Perfect Swim Start | Olympics Giveaway
Просмотров 9666 месяцев назад
A good swim start from the blocks isn’t just about getting to the water first. You want to hit the water with so much force that it makes your whole first 25 meters faster. Where you set your feet on the wedge, which direction you lean on the block, and how much tension you put in your body all affect that force. Website: www.fikeswim.com/ Instagram: fikeswim Facebook: facebook.c...
Training for the Pool in Open Water | New Lifts | New Recovery
Просмотров 4676 месяцев назад
Swimmers often struggle to keep their training consistent when they’re away from their home and routine, especially when the swimming is limited to a body of water that doesn’t have a black line. If your only option for swimming is open water, here are some ideas to keep your routine going without missing a beat. Just be prepared with your equipment so you have more options than simply swimming...
A Wild Week of Training and Racing While Sick | Full Contact Twist | Giveaway Winner!
Просмотров 5987 месяцев назад
A Wild Week of Training and Racing While Sick | Full Contact Twist | Giveaway Winner!
Top 5 Storylines from Olympic Trials | Giveaway
Просмотров 6807 месяцев назад
Top 5 Storylines from Olympic Trials | Giveaway
Faster at 42 Years Old and Lots More to Go | Olympic Trials Giveaway
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Faster at 42 Years Old and Lots More to Go | Olympic Trials Giveaway
50 Breast Masters Swimming World Record | Olympic Trials Giveaway
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
50 Breast Masters Swimming World Record | Olympic Trials Giveaway
Tips for Faster Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, & Dolphin Kick | Giveaway
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Tips for Faster Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, & Dolphin Kick | Giveaway
3 Races, 2 Meets, 1 and Only Coach Kim
Просмотров 7598 месяцев назад
3 Races, 2 Meets, 1 and Only Coach Kim
Last Week of Hard Training | Acupuncture, Scraping, and Cupping Oh My | Giveaway
Просмотров 7528 месяцев назад
Last Week of Hard Training | Acupuncture, Scraping, and Cupping Oh My | Giveaway
Training in South Carolina | Contrast Therapy | Speed Swimming
Просмотров 8288 месяцев назад
Training in South Carolina | Contrast Therapy | Speed Swimming
Training and Racing for Trials | Go Hoosiers | Giveaway Winner
Просмотров 7858 месяцев назад
Training and Racing for Trials | Go Hoosiers | Giveaway Winner
My First Long Course Race | Training for Olympic Trials | Another Giveaway
Просмотров 9179 месяцев назад
My First Long Course Race | Training for Olympic Trials | Another Giveaway
Pro Swim Series Recap, a Giveaway, and Coaching a Swimmer in Thailand
Просмотров 7529 месяцев назад
Pro Swim Series Recap, a Giveaway, and Coaching a Swimmer in Thailand
Pro Swim Series, Marchand, Texas Swimming, and Training for Olympic Trials
Просмотров 6699 месяцев назад
Pro Swim Series, Marchand, Texas Swimming, and Training for Olympic Trials
Bob Bowman, NCAA Champs, and Training for Olympic Trials
Просмотров 2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Bob Bowman, NCAA Champs, and Training for Olympic Trials
Training to Make Olympic Trials | Week 1
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Training to Make Olympic Trials | Week 1

Комментарии

  • @jackpidgeon3983
    @jackpidgeon3983 4 дня назад

    Do you have access to racks ever? Do you have a preference of Racks vs buckets vs parachutes? I know you've used the parachutes/cords in combo before - is that just a good sub for racks? I tried your 3x3 3x2 set with racks and it felt good but the racks do feel like they impact technique on breast so I've been rethinking them for any breast workouts that are not leg focused

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 дня назад

      Unfortunately I don't have access. I would love to have buckets, used them in college. Parachutes are annoying, the strap cuts up my feet if I don't have it just right. The problem with all resistance for breaststroke is the stop and go of the stroke. The key with cords, racks, and buckets is getting the line up and out of the way so you have some lift on your hips instead of drag.

  • @seanmurphy55
    @seanmurphy55 4 дня назад

    Nobody else is as consistent and detailed on documenting a modern weight program for swimming, which has been helpful/motivational. Let me know if that even exist somewhere else besides this channel! Seems this video is off to a slow start in concerns to viewership for some reason. Just had to let you know I'm here and I really appreciate your videos. Every sprinter should be watching these.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 дня назад

      Ha, my whole channel is off to a slow start! But thanks, I'm glad you're getting something out of it. Good luck, SWIM DIFFERENT!

  • @filomenaepic
    @filomenaepic 11 дней назад

    Hi. When is the Brick going to be back in stock, please?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 11 дней назад

      Next week, probably Wednesday!

  • @filomenaepic
    @filomenaepic 17 дней назад

    I wish you could be my swim coach...!

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 16 дней назад

      🙏If you're ever in Dallas, come on by!

  • @alxnnisde
    @alxnnisde 18 дней назад

    Nice to see you again, happy 2025, I hope this year brings nice things and PBS.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 18 дней назад

      Thank you, you too!

  • @anasnady1572
    @anasnady1572 18 дней назад

    I am from Egypt and I am very happy that u visit my country

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 18 дней назад

      Thank you, it's a beautiful country!

  • @CristianCorbett
    @CristianCorbett Месяц назад

    Hey James! I see you competing in what looks like USA swimming sanctioned meets, how are you able to do this at your age? I hope this isn’t a dumb question. Do you just register yourself as normal or do you have to do any special procedures? I want to be able to compete more but there are less than 3 masters meets in my area per year. Thanks!

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 18 дней назад

      I just email the entries chairperson for each meet and submit my entries as an unattached swimmer. Masters meets are few and far between in my area as well, but tons of USAS meets.

  • @S403-i5u
    @S403-i5u Месяц назад

    Random question- Do you initiate your pull with a outsweep with your palms facing out, then into a high elbow? Or do you kind of go straight into a high elbow catch? Two different coaches have told me two different things...

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim Месяц назад

      Neither is right or wrong. You'll find great breaststrokers doing every which way. I sweep wide then squeeze my forearms together, after trying to dig with high elbows for 20 years. You have to find the best for you.

  • @namui
    @namui Месяц назад

    When BR stroke is timing-right, the feel of streamlining is quite addictive, at least to me. It feels right to keep going like that. Maybe that's what happened in your last 50?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim Месяц назад

      You can definitely get lulled, or "addicted", into stretching it out and maybe that is what happened. Thanks!

  • @calvinschildknecht2299
    @calvinschildknecht2299 Месяц назад

    Great meeting you at the meet! Let me know if you stay interested in those power towers ;)

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim Месяц назад

      Yeah, you too! Would love to have them, just need to figure out shipping lol

  • @MTK9209
    @MTK9209 Месяц назад

    Just a thought - you alluded to the max lifting from a few weeks ago maybe factoring into how you were feeling at the meet. I can absolutely believe that. Max strength is important for a swimmer in these shorter events, but it may have beat up your body a little bit too much, too close to the meet. Especially because you had mentioned that you hadn't done maxes in a while, my thought is that a max strength block of lifting for 3-4 weeks (ie: doing heavy sets of 1-3 reps where you build up for a few weeks, not just go right to your absolute max on day 1) might be better placed a few months out from competition (less likely to get hurt if you build up a bit first, and more time to recover if you do tweak something), and then the lifting a few weeks before the meet can be more like 60-70% of max with more of a speed emphasis. Curious to hear your thoughts.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim Месяц назад

      Yeah, I agree with that. Not sure about the 3-4 weeks, maybe 2, but I was definitely too close to the meet and over-worked it. I also may have overworked speed in and out of the pool.

  • @jandoel
    @jandoel Месяц назад

    I think water polo deserves the crown for toughest sport.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim Месяц назад

      definitely up there but I'm sticking with swimming 😉

    • @jandoel
      @jandoel Месяц назад

      @FikeSwim they DQ'd a swimmer for crossing over into another lane. Water polo is a contact sport. Water polo requires a much larger skill set.

  • @Smug_Adam69
    @Smug_Adam69 Месяц назад

    I can feel the cold through the video 🤧

  • @jackpidgeon2266
    @jackpidgeon2266 2 месяца назад

    What is Kevin's background with swimming training like this? How did you get him on the same page and find a strength coach you could trust to get what you need or learn what is specific to swimming?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      Kevin doesn't have any prior experience with swimming, but he knows movement, so I tell him the movements that are important for me and he prescribes the lifts that target those.

  • @alxnnisde
    @alxnnisde 2 месяца назад

    congrats, great lifts

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      thanks! 🙏

  • @sammybrinkley3138
    @sammybrinkley3138 2 месяца назад

    Deadlift barefooted. Athletic shoes are squishy - not as stable

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      Yeah, I need to get in the habit of doing it, thanks

    • @sammybrinkley3138
      @sammybrinkley3138 2 месяца назад

      @@FikeSwimyou’re killin it. Keep going

  • @tomasquindt5702
    @tomasquindt5702 2 месяца назад

    Congrats on the lifts and good luck with your meets!

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      Thank you, appreciate it!

  • @MTK9209
    @MTK9209 2 месяца назад

    Great lifts 👍 I love the trap bar deadlift too - way less technically demanding than a conventional deadlift. Simpler exercises for those of us that lift weights for athletic purposes are generally better.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      Thank you!

  • @tomasquindt5702
    @tomasquindt5702 2 месяца назад

    I'm curious about how to apply the "less is more" to the 400 and 200 IM training. That is what I train. 3 days in the pool, 2 in the weight room. Great vlogs! Regards.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      I'll see what I can do, thanks for watching!

  • @MTK9209
    @MTK9209 2 месяца назад

    Just curious, I know you explained your reason for not going full depth on bench press, but ever given any thought to just working up to full ROM with lighter weights to build comfort level at that deeper ROM? You'd likely get notably stronger if you spent time doing sets of 6-8 full ROM with 225. Alternatively, could always use heavy dumbbells, which are typically gentler on the shoulders, even at full ROM. Just curious to get your perspective.

    • @seanmurphy55
      @seanmurphy55 2 месяца назад

      he explained the answer to this in the video pretty well? 1:08 Remember this is supplemental work for the pool, his ultimate objective is to swim fast, not to be as big and strong as possible. He felt lifting heavy did something good for him in the pool, why not do more!!? He is consciously lifting in a way that is heavy, explosive, stroke specific, and safe for his joints. Correct me if i am wrong, but the trend for lifting is getting more and more swim specific and less traditional. I mean this topic is a great example of what Fike preaches is it not...swim different! James, video idea: 1. explain your weight lifting journey 2. why you lift the way you do now and its benefits 3. why conventional strength training may not be the best option for most serious swimmers 4. why different swimmers might have different weight programs, even those swimming the same event? Convince them Fike, convince them that less system fatigue means better pool training, convince them of sport and induvial specificity, Swim different!! Swim different 100 years!! swim different!!!

    • @MTK9209
      @MTK9209 2 месяца назад

      @@seanmurphy55 I heard and acknowledged his explanation. In your second sentence though - I disagree. His objective is to swim fast yes, and size isn't the ultimate goal, but being as strong as possible at a given body weight ultimately is a big part of what accomplishes the objective of swimming fast. As long as the swimmer is avoiding injury and not losing joint mobility, it's a decent bet that the swimmer benching 325 with full ROM will be faster than if they can only do it with partial ROM. The strength needed to press the bar up from chest height is simply greater than from 2-3" above the chest - greater motor unit recruitment. This is a big "if" though I acknowledge - some people's shoulders have a harder time tolerating a deep ROM bench press, though this begs the question if this is the best exercise in the first place for the athlete in question.

    • @seanmurphy55
      @seanmurphy55 2 месяца назад

      @@MTK9209 You are absolutely right, I myself have increased my pushing with your exact proposed plan and it is excellent advice. Your proposed less weight, more reps, full rom could be great for James's shoulder strength and his confidence in them, and I am curios to hear his answer. Also I think different stimuli has great potential in itself. But given his strength level is so advanced (beast), and slightly advanced age :) would it be worth the time and system fatigue, and/or injury risk, to get his bench to 340 full rom? would it make him faster than his current explosive speed training? Or if he simply added easy, safe weight at full rom, would the exposure itself be beneficial? Also, I completely agree with you, absolute strength is very important for a sprinter in addition to achieving full rom. But speed is the third goal in the weight room, increasing the speed you can move x weight will have great transfer to the pool, and that seems to be James's main focus at the moment. This makes sense to me since he is already so strong and his speed in the weight room is getting better video to video. Obviously this has done much less for his absolute strength than if he had been training specifically for it for the past couple years, yet still beneficial for the pool. Anyways, thanks for the reply. Just trying to be a good synic and broaden the scope of the discussion because I found your question interesting.

    • @MTK9209
      @MTK9209 2 месяца назад

      @seanmurphy55 Always interesting to debate these things in a good-spirited way - cheers.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      I have and I've even done prehab/pt exercises to improve the strength/resilience of my shoulders, but they just seem sensitive to barbell bench, possibly because I hit them with so much breaststroke work. Full rom isn't something I consider a priority since I've succeeded these last few years without it, so I've been content to just let it go. This time around I hit the shoulders with more 300+ reps and a lot more time under tension at 330 than "usual", which was not a good choice because I do so little of that work. The ultimate goal is to move submaximal weights faster, so throwing in a big grind like this every now and then is good, but max lifting isn't the end goal. 330 vs 340 doesn't really matter and getting up too high, like 400, is probably detrimental because of the increased size required, but maybe after I hit these last couple bucket goals I'll go crazy, get huge and find out :) Thanks!

  • @tomasquindt5702
    @tomasquindt5702 2 месяца назад

    I find your videos very useful for my training. Thanks. I have a question. As a breaststroker what kind of fins do you use? They seem the standard ones but I can’t do a good frog kick with them. Greetings from Argentina.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      Thank you! I use arena short fins but you can't do breaststroke kick with them. When I use fins with breaststroke pull, I'm doing either flutter or dolphin kick. You can get breaststroke fins but I can't say they're worth it. Gracias por mirar!

    • @tomasquindt5702
      @tomasquindt5702 2 месяца назад

      @ Thanks for the reply!!! I will try pulling with flutter or dolphin kick.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      @@tomasquindt5702 pulling with flutter kick is one of the best drills for breast, just be sure to keep your legs up at the surface

  • @jesseschmidt2070
    @jesseschmidt2070 2 месяца назад

    James, where do you get your stretch cords from that you use in the water?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      stretchcordz on swim2000.com

  • @kimi46
    @kimi46 2 месяца назад

    In the first round of the world cup Marchand went 13.75 with one stroke in the heats of the 200breastroke. I'm curious to know what you can do with your pull outs.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 2 месяца назад

      Not sure, but now I'm curious too. From a push during practice wearing a brief I can go 15low with two strokes, so from a start in a tech suit with a shave, I could probably get pretty close. I've got almost 50 lbs on him, so that definitely helps on the dive and pulldown.

  • @seanmurphy55
    @seanmurphy55 2 месяца назад

    bro u ask him what its called then u interrupt him with your own made up name? Let the man do his job, low key rude lol.

  • @alxnnisde
    @alxnnisde 2 месяца назад

    🔥

  • @anasnady1572
    @anasnady1572 2 месяца назад

    No Pepsi no Coca-Cola

  • @seanmurphy55
    @seanmurphy55 2 месяца назад

    how tall are u again bro?

  • @CristianCorbett
    @CristianCorbett 2 месяца назад

    6:08 that boy did NOT wanna help you lmfao

  • @MTK9209
    @MTK9209 3 месяца назад

    That short that you made is sick. Nice work 👍 Also congrats on the early season success - 52 will be yours this season no doubt.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! 🤞

  • @jackpidgeon3983
    @jackpidgeon3983 3 месяца назад

    Wow! Do you offer a library of your workouts for what you're doing? At least for the pool? I'm struggling to write my practices in a confident way switching to swimming different.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      Unfortunately not, sorry. You might going through a few of my week-in-the-life episodes from around this time last year.

    • @jackpidgeon3983
      @jackpidgeon3983 3 месяца назад

      @@FikeSwim Another thing you could sell on your site! Training plan

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      @@jackpidgeon3983 I might just do that, thanks!

  • @killermage4949
    @killermage4949 3 месяца назад

    Bro crashing out over a camera angle

  • @arikissel9512
    @arikissel9512 3 месяца назад

    Great video!! I was curious how you would approach a sprint / less is more training approach if you'd only had long course available. Those super short intense workouts like in this video usually involve sets of 25s. So I was wondering how you would go about this in a 50m pool?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! I would either sprint to 25, hop out, and walk back, or for the even 25s starting from the middle of the pool I would dead start flay on the water and do the number of strokes I would take in my race then swim the rest of the way easy. Dead starts are a great way to train, as it's easy to slip/spin on the first couple strokes so you have to be patient and get your technique right for the first couple strokes to be productive. Hope this helps, good luck!

  • @namui
    @namui 3 месяца назад

    A cool clip (hype video)! I feel related.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      Thank you, glad you liked it!

  • @alxnnisde
    @alxnnisde 3 месяца назад

    new season new intro 🔥

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      Gotta keep it interesting! 😁

  • @joshchamak6672
    @joshchamak6672 3 месяца назад

    very happy you posted again

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      Thank you, appreciate it!

  • @jesseschmidt2070
    @jesseschmidt2070 3 месяца назад

    Hell yeah, I have been waiting for this video since the last one!! I watch every video, and also buy your suites, caps and gear (I have a brick and mortar)! Keep up the great work James!

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      I appreciate that more than you know, thank you! FYI, our fabric delivery was delayed which I why we haven't gotten your suit out yet. We're doing our best to get it out asap, sorry for the wait!

    • @jesseschmidt2070
      @jesseschmidt2070 3 месяца назад

      @@FikeSwim Thanks very much for heads up!

  • @nwscustomhomesandremodelin707
    @nwscustomhomesandremodelin707 3 месяца назад

    St lucia

  • @jackpidgeon3983
    @jackpidgeon3983 4 месяца назад

    Can you define "rec" again? What effort is that?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 3 месяца назад

      rec breast is an easy, slow form of breast, which normally shouldn't be done slowly, but this is to help change muscle memory. For instance, changing the path of your kick so it's more back and less down, or getting your eyes up, or changing the path of your arms, or just working on the progression of of speed within each stroke by doing slow sweep out, less slow squeeze, even less slow shoot. Hope this helps, good luck!

    • @jackpidgeon3983
      @jackpidgeon3983 3 месяца назад

      @@FikeSwim It does! Thanks so much. I'm going to be switching to your methods as I've been stuck in my masters times for the last 2.5 years. Time for a change and soaking it all in through your channel! Thanks!

  • @EndertBrothers
    @EndertBrothers 4 месяца назад

    He's back!

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      lol, almost!

  • @Vandyfw
    @Vandyfw 4 месяца назад

    That was one heck of a video. Awesome. I wd add a link to your suits !!!

    • @Vandyfw
      @Vandyfw 4 месяца назад

      I was so inspired I just bought 3 of your suits !!!?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      @@Vandyfw lol, awesome, thank you!

  • @NRClips3414
    @NRClips3414 4 месяца назад

    🔥

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @aliens.8560
    @aliens.8560 4 месяца назад

    What a video! Ready for the new season...

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      Get after it, good luck, SWIM DIFFERENT!

  • @CT-0426
    @CT-0426 4 месяца назад

    This isn’t motivation this is DISCIPLINE 🔥🔥

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      It's all about discipline and consistency. Thank you, good luck!

  • @alxnnisde
    @alxnnisde 4 месяца назад

    🔥🔥🔥

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @sllc1081
    @sllc1081 4 месяца назад

    I’ve been out of the water for 8-9years now, and getting back into it. Inspiring man in your 40s is good shit

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 4 месяца назад

      Thank you! Good luck with your journey. Be patient, be consistent, and don't be afraid to swim different!

  • @sonnyle1523
    @sonnyle1523 5 месяцев назад

    how do you breath when you're doing dolphin? should you hold your breath for the entire time and not blow out bubbles, after every turn on while doing dolphin, or should you slowly blow out bubbles, then inhale when you get up?

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 5 месяцев назад

      That's a good question. Hold the air in your lungs underwater to keep your buoyancy higher. It will help you come to the surface when you're ready to break out. Release the air right before you breath.

  • @garynorton4647
    @garynorton4647 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for expressing what so many felt. Also for saying what the woman announcer said. This was a big achievement. Sometimes some athletes can be marred in their minds from this. Maybe if pressure from all sides came to play this rule could be changed. It is probably too late to change the outcome for this meet, but enough people were mad.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 5 месяцев назад

      I hope they make the rule less subjective, but we'll see. Thanks for watching!

  • @FaresKsebati
    @FaresKsebati 5 месяцев назад

    Nice swimming! Congrats on the fast swims, keep it up :)

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 5 месяцев назад

      thank you! 🙏

  • @Vandyfw
    @Vandyfw 5 месяцев назад

    James, It is impressive just how much you care and truly love racing. Great video.

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 5 месяцев назад

      thank you! 🙏

  • @jesseschmidt2070
    @jesseschmidt2070 5 месяцев назад

    Congrats on a killer season James! Every week I wait for your videos and updates, thanks for doing what you do!

    • @FikeSwim
      @FikeSwim 5 месяцев назад

      thank you, appreciate you following along!