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Training Philosophy |
The training method of the Jets is quite unique. There is an extreme focus put on the development of the most efficient stroke technique. This technique is based on the research of Bill Boomer and the teachings of Terry Laughlin. An emphasis is placed on becoming balanced in the water and using that balance to put yourself in a position to swim through the water instead of against it.
The physiological training of the Liverpool Jets Swim Club is based on the latest in advanced bio-mechanical research. Coach Mekker believes to race fast you must train fast. The Jets Senior and Junior Level swimmers go through a physiological test to determine the ideal training arm rates (stroke speed) and swimming speed (velocity) for a swimmer to train at to get the most improvement out of a swimmer. Each individual swimmer receives a graph showing the relation between their stroke rates and time. Training at such high rates of speed leaves very little need for large amounts of yardage.