Science of Swimming Faster By Scott Riewald, Scott Rodeo

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In a sport where victory is often determined by a fraction of a second, it’s obvious why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the world’s most renowned coaches, athletes, trainers, and researchers know, there is no secret - just science. Science of Swimming Faster is a remarkable achievement - one that embraces, explains, and applies the latest science and research that has and continues to set new performance benchmarks in the sport. It is a one-of-a-kind resource: - An easily understood repository of swimming research - Insights distilled from great sport and exercise scientists, coaches, and swimmers - A do-it-right reference for a host of techniques and tactics - The most credible and widely used training principles and programs - An analysis identifying key factors contributing to elite and world-record swimming performance - An insider’s access to the strategies for training, tapering, fueling, recovery, and mental preparation being used with some of the world’s most successful swimmers With editors Scott Riewald and Scott Rodeo and a who’s-who list of international experts on the sport, Science of Swimming Faster offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on excelling in the sport. Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Part I Swimming Mechanics and Technique Chapter 1: Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion, and Drag Chapter 2: Freestyle Technique Chapter 3: Backstroke Technique Chapter 4: Breaststroke Technique Chapter 5: Butterfly Technique Chapter 6: Techniques for Starts and Turns Chapter 7: Analysing Strokes Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Part II Physiological Aspects of Training and Competition Chapter 8: Energy Systems and Physiology Chapter 9: Periodisation and Planning Chapter 10: The Impact of Tapering on Performance Chapter 11: Competition Day Strategies Chapter 12: Analysing Elite Swimming Performances Chapter 13: Overtraining and Recovery Part III Applied Sport Sciences Chapter 14: Nutrition: Fueling for Performance Chapter 15: Performance Enhancers and Doping Control Chapter 16: Swimming Psychology: Merging Mind and Body Chapter 17: Growth and Development Chapter 18: Sports Medicine: Swimming Injuries and Their Prevention Chapter 19: Sports Medicine: Illnesses and General Health Chapter 20: Strength and Conditioning for Performance Enhancement Part IV Considerations for Special Groups Chapter 21: Adolescent Swimmers Chapter 22: Masters Swimmers Chapter 23: Female Swimmers Chapter 24: Open Water Swimmers Chapter 25: Adaptive Swimmers References Index About the Editors About the Contributors Released 2015 616 Pages About the Editors Scott Riewald, PhD, is the U.S. Olympic Committee’s winter sport high-performance director. He works closely with eight winter sport national governing bodies to coordinate sport science and medical services for their athletes. He has served as the biomechanics director for USA Swimming at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. In this role, he was part of an international biomechanics research team at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and provided education and services to many of the nation's top swimmers. He has given presentations to athletes and coaches about using science to positively affect performance. Scott Rodeo, MD, is a clinician-scientist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he also serves as co-chief of the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service. His specialty includes treating sport injuries to the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow. He also is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Rodeo holds a board position at Asphalt Green in Manhattan, where he helps promote injury prevention and healthy living through exercise. He served as team physician for the 2004, 2008, and 2012 U.S. Olympic swimming teams and the New York Giants football team.