{"product_id":"swimming-anatomy-paperback","title":"Swimming Anatomy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan A. McLeod\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e See how to achieve stronger starts, more explosive turns, and faster times  \u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscle strength and optimizing the efficiency of every stroke. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e includes 74 of the most effective swimming exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond exercises by placing you on the starting block, in the water, and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles for starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke) show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to swimming performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You'll also learn how exercises can be modified to target specific areas, improve your form in the water, and minimize common swimming injuries. Best of all, you'll learn how to put it all together to develop a training program based on your individual needs and goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you are training for a 50-meter freestyle race or the open-water stage of a triathlon, \u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e will ensure you enter the water prepared to achieve every performance goal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSA Swimming, the largest swimming organization in the world, specifically recommended \u003cb\u003eIan McLeod\u003c\/b\u003e as the author of \u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e. McLeod has extensive experience working with world-class athletes, particularly swimmers. A certified athletic trainer and certified massage therapist, he was a member of the U.S. team's medical staff at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. He has also worked extensively as an athletic trainer with the sports programs at the University of Virginia and Arizona State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLeod remains deeply involved with USA Swimming's High Performance Network, a group of volunteer health professionals who support U.S. swimmers at national and international meets. He has been given the organization's highest honor, the Gold Standard Award. McLeod also served as massage therapist to the Egyptian national swim team during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He has provided athletic training and sport massage to swimming stars such as Ed Moses, Kaitlin Sandeno, Natalie Coughlin, and Jason Lezak. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLeod lives in Tempe, Arizona, with his wife and two children. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 10.02 x 7.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688697270335,"sku":"9780736075718","price":33.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a1a0a155bd812d4ae133972068fb4cf0.webp?v=1764982874","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/swimming-anatomy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}