233: Swim Faster Than Ever With Elite-Level Strength

Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 233 Michel Verkade, S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us.

Specifically Michel will be looking at:

• Importance of strength in swimming
• Importance of core training
• What S&C can add when athletes are strong enough

About Michel

"Michel Verkade is an S&C coach for the Dutch Women’s Waterpolo and Para-Swimming teams. A former teacher in physical education with a small career in Waterpolo, he also has experience in volleyball, motorsports (MXgp, Moto2, WSBK and Formula 2). However, he is specialised in water based sports."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-verkade-35335234/

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