Does the use of paddles and parachutes influence butterfly coordination? In the end, paddles do not have an influence, but the same cannot be said for parachutes, nor for the combination of paddles and parachutes. READ!

What exercises should be used in dry-land strength training? To learn more about this, we tested the relationship between in-water strength, dry-land strength, power, and performance in the 50, 100, and 200m freestyle. The strength and power of the lower limbs on dry-land are related to strength and performance in the water (50m). READ!

Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is an increase in strength that occurs immediately after performing a conditioning activity. We tested the athletes before and after a series of in-water strength exercises and found no changes in the analyzed parameters. However, stronger athletes tend to exhibit the occurrence of PAP. READ!

In dry land, we use different loads to achieve different goals. To find out if it's the same in the water, we compared four sizes of hand paddles with freestyle swimming. We found that both strength and speed increased significantly from the medium-sized paddle. Furthermore, the larger the size, the greater the effect. READ!

This study assessed whether hand paddles and parachutes influence the coordination of the freestyle stroke. We concluded that the use of this implement leads to an increase in propulsive continuity. For sprinters in freestyle, this is valuable information with implications for both physical and technical training. READ!

In this study, we investigated whether using different sizes of hand paddles could mitigate the strength disparities between the right and left arm strokes. In the end, we found that this is indeed possible, but to achieve the appropriate effect, the size of the hand paddle should be individually chosen. READ!

One of the effects of strength training is the modification of body dimensions. If increased excessively, performance in the water may be hindered due to increased resistance. Question: Does dry-land strength training alter body composition? According to our data, the answer is no! Further details can be found in the article. READ!

Did you know that your strength level can influence your aerobic capacity? In this study, we investigated whether changes in strength outside the water were related to alterations in aerobic capacity in the water. No relationship was found! What to do next? Questions are there to be answered, and our team is always ready. READ!