#138: High Level Biomechanics For Weekend Warriors with Ryan Hodierne

Ryan Hodierne is the Biomechanist for NSWIS (New South Wales Institute of Sport). He has worked with a lot of high-level swimmers and what I would like to talk about is how biomechanics would be applicable for a regular person who would like to improve his or her swimming. 01:06 Thoughts about Sensarii 02:31 Simplifying Data To Make It Useful 05:02 Communicating With Swimmers And Coaches 09:31 Putting Fundamentals In Place First 10:59 "We are a Proof To The Coach If What He Is Doing Is Right or Wrong" 13:16 Providing Expectations To Athletes 17:46 Visual Learning 18:28 Contrast Drills 22:18 Kick Is More Effective If It Is Tied In With A Stroke 23:21 Drills For Connecting The Timing Of The Kick And Stroke 28:05 Timing Goes A Long Way 31:38 Connecting The Purpose Of The Drill To The Swim Stroke 34:20 Consistency 35:21 Leave The Watch In Your Gear Bag