Breakthrough Swimming by Cecil Colwin Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Breakthrough Swimming
Book Review: An A-Z for swimmers and coaches at all levels.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a must for all coaches and swimmers.After having read through the book, it dawned on me that much of the information included in the pages contains facts that I have had to learn through numerous years of being coached, training and competing.
Even though there are numerous things that we only learn when we are actually faced with them personally, this book will help expedite the learning curve for swimmers and coaches at all levels as well as give coaches some insight into some of the fundamentals of our highly intense sport.
A big thank you to Cecil Colwin for not only an enjoyable read, but for a starter, main-course as well as dessert - all in one book.
Book Review: An A-Z for swimmers and coaches at all levels.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a must for all coaches and swimmers.After having read through the book, it dawned on me that much of the information included in the pages contains facts that I have had to learn through numerous years of being coached, training and competing.
Even though there are numerous things that we only learn when we are actually faced with them personally, this book will help expedite the learning curve for swimmers and coaches at all levels as well as give coaches some insight into some of the fundamentals of our highly intense sport.
A big thank you to Cecil Colwin for not only an enjoyable read, but for a starter, main-course as well as dessert - all in one book.
Book Review: An Essential Swimming Book
Summary: 5 Stars
In "Breakthrough Swimming", Cecil Colwin has done a fantastic job in bringing together the thoughts, techniques and advice of many famous and successful coaches and their swimmers from all over the world. Of particular interest are the changes in techniques over the years and the preparation of today's star swimmers. Also of great interest was the comparison and use of scientific principles in assisting in streamlining the body and optimising the use of energy and strength to gain more speed.As a past competitive swimmer, this book is a "must" for anyone with an interest in this great sport. It is a book where you need to have your own copy so you can read and re-read it from time to time as well as use it as a reference guide.
A real "winner" from Cecil Colwin !
Book Review: An absolute "must" for past and present swimmers .
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a really wonderful book with an in-depth insight into the latest techniques and training methods, encompassing a collection of successful techniques from numerous very famous coaches from all over the world. Some of the most fascinating aspects of this book are the application of modern day scientific principles to make swimmers go faster and become more streamlined and effective in the water. Not only is this an excellent read, but it is a book to be kept and re-read from time to time by anyone interested in swimming. As a former competitive swimmer, this is certainly the best ever book I have read on a great sport. You definitely need your own copy !Book Review: Challenges Readers to Breakthrough Performances
Summary: 5 Stars
In his newest book Colwin places the sport of swimming in the historical context of continuous breakthroughs to new levels of human performance. Drawing on his five decades of coaching experience - from developmental to world records - and a wealth of research material drawn from many sources, the author provides much practical information along with theoretical background. This reader came away with the impression of being challenged to continue the process of innovation to faster swimming. Very well organized, the book will set beginners in the right direction and contains many items of interest for those with years in the sport. Ought to be on the bookshelf of all coaches, or anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the sport.
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