Fitness swimmers and triathletes will learn how to swim faster and more efficiently with this great DVD.

Gliding On! helps you understand the complete freestyle action by breaking it down into key areas. A progression of proven drills re-educate you mind and body to improve your swimming.

Aimed at all levels past the learn to swim stage Gliding On! uses a four week drill training plan using the part and whole teaching method. By practicing key areas in isolation then incorporating them into the full stroke

Gliding On! successfully gives you a fuller understanding of freestyle mechanics.

Gliding On! then shows you how to maintain a good stroke under pressure so that you can increase your speed endurance.

Gliding On! is ideal for any freestyle swimmer wanting to improve their speed and efficiency, or for coaches, teachers and fitness and health professionals.

The 50 minute dvd also comes with a laminated drill cue card for you to take to the pool.

Gliding On! basis its content on these six prinicples which will improve your swimming technique.

• 1. Correct body positioning, in the water, provides a sound basis from which a good freestyle stroke can be built and maximum speed maintained.


• 2. Timing is everything.


• 3. A good range of motion around the shoulder joint allows for greater speed and efficiency potential.


• 4. Kick is important.


• 5. Torque technique contributes to stroke power and endurance.


• 6. Specific swim drills will help achieve the above 4 principles.