From the author of Swimming Fastest, Dr. Ernie Maglischo has brought his newest research and writings to Swim Smart! Research has continued at a rapid pace, using increasingly sophisticated methodology to improve our knowledge of the training process. In this eBook, Dr. Maglischo shares what he learned with members of the competitive swimming community throughout the world.

It is a source for coaches and athletes to improve their knowledge of the scientific aspects of training. It should also help readers become familiar with the sometimes confusing terms used by sports scientists so they can read the results of their studies with understanding. 

This book provides the readers with the knowledge to apply the information they gain to their own unique training environments. This is so they will not have to copy the training of successful coaches without understanding why it was beneficial and how it might be modified to become even more useful within their surroundings.

Volume 1: Physiological Foundations

• Chapter 1. Neuromuscular Physiology
• Chapter 2. The Role of Respiration in Swimming Performance
• Chapter 3. The Roles of Circulation and Hormones in Swimming Performance
• Chapter 4. Energy Metabolism for Swimmers
• Chapter 5. What Causes Muscular Fatigue
• Chapter 6. Training Theory
• Chapter 7. Training Specifics
• Chapter 8. Season Planning
• Chapter 9. Monitoring Training
• Chapter 10. The Taper
• Chapter 11. Training Female Swimmers
• Chapter 12. Training Age Group Swimmers
• Chapter 13. Training Masters Swimmers

Volume 2: Biomechanical Foundations

• Chapter 1.  Reducing Water Resistance
• Chapter 2. A Brief History of Swimming Propulsion Theories
• Chapter 3.  Some Unique Facets of Swimming Propulsion
• Chapter 4.  The Front Crawl Stroke
• Chapter 5. The Back Crawl Stroke
• Chapter 6.  Butterfly
• Chapter 7. Breaststroke
• Chapter 8.  Stroke Rates and Stroke Lengths  Author’s Contact Information