EPISODE · May 2, 2022 · 56 MIN
#251 Foundations of Swimming Strength with Deniz Hekmati
from Inside with Brett Hawke · host Brett Hawke
Today on Inside with Brett Hawke, we've got Swedish strength & conditioning coach, Deniz Hekmati! This is a very informative s&c conversation that touches on... where to begin with s&c for swimmers sprint strength vs. distance strength transferring strength on land to speed in the water reducing the risk for injury Coach Deniz holds a MS in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist working with swimmers from teenagers taking their first steps into the competitive world to Olympic-level athletes. Residing in Norway, Deniz currently also serves as the Strength Physiologist for one of the nation's largest swimming clubs, Lambertseter Swim Club. He is also the author of Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers – a complete guide to develop swimming power and manage injuries. 00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 01:00 Deniz Hekmati background 03:55 Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers 06:49 Where to we begin? 09:50 Specializing in swimming 17:45 Molding the athlete 20:11 When should a swimmer start lifting weights? 25:05 Sprint Strength vs Distance Strength 32:20 Communicating with Swim Coaches 38:30 Exploring different ideas 43:55 Transferring from gym to the pool 50:00 Warming up with drylands 52:25 Pernille Blume Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD
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Today on Inside with Brett Hawke, we've got Swedish strength & conditioning coach, Deniz Hekmati! This is a very informative s&c conversation that touches on... where to begin with s&c for swimmers sprint strength vs. distance strength transferring strength on land to speed in the water reducing the risk for injury Coach Deniz holds a MS in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist working with swimmers from teenagers taking their first steps into the competitive world to Olympic-level athletes. Residing in Norway, Deniz currently also serves as the Strength Physiologist for one of the nation's largest swimming clubs, Lambertseter Swim Club. He is also the author of Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers – a complete guide to develop swimming power and manage injuries. 00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 01:00 Deniz Hekmati background 03:55 Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers 06:49 Where to we begin? 09:50 Specializing in swimming 17:45 Molding the athlete 20:11 When should a swimmer start lifting weights? 25:05 Sprint Strength vs Distance Strength 32:20 Communicating with Swim Coaches 38:30 Exploring different ideas 43:55 Transferring from gym to the pool 50:00 Warming up with drylands 52:25 Pernille Blume Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD
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