Swimming with Polar Bears Podcast

https://youtu.be/u9Ruy9redv8Our original USRPT set is back!    #swimming #vo2max #speedwork #kickingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/6rwbHJt1bCgIt is a VO2 Max themed week!  Check out the mid-distance tango and the intense kicking!  #swimming #vo2max #middledistance #kickingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/uue0shvzzC4More aerobic maintenance today, however we do have a more anaerobic threshold set today.  Toward the end of practice we do some breaststroke, first some paddled power swims, followed by some 25's sprint breaststroke kick.  #swimming #enduranceswimming #breaststroke #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimmingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

 https://youtu.be/STK0vHx2B1IWe are in an aerobic maintenance phase of our training cycle, so we do have a relatively large volume, however we have a recurring sprint kick set as part of our practice, so there is some spiked intensity.  #swimming #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming #sprintkickVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/5GOz7BI0Q3AWe are in the Aerobic Maintenance phase of our current training cycle, so be prepared for a "moving Monday".  We have Dolphin Kick on our back streamlined as well as some vertical kicking today.  #swimming #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming #verticalkickVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/fNxFCBTEn2IAlthough it seems early, some of our local HS programs have begun their taper for Regions and State.  We will supplement that taper with some aerobic maintenance and a bit of speed.  #swimming #bungeeswimming #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimmingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/p0jkOcct49IA lot of the same themes as #355.  Check it out.  #swimming #technique #repeatVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/UbmGdNjUOgYTransitioning over to some short axis technique work.  Today we will be looking a Breaststroke a lot.  We want to find our most efficient body position in our stroke.  #swimming #swimmingtechnique #shortaxis #breaststrokeVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/NruYsKhw8ecToday is more recovery and technique work.  We just completed our first competition of the season, so we are going to spend some time working on our "problem" areas.  Turns and Long Axis technique will be today foci.  #swimming #swimmingtechnique #turnsVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/euRYipt43v4We are coming off our first meet of the 2024-25 season.  Really nice results, but we need to address some technique and turn issues.   #dothework #swimming #swimmeet #technique #turnsVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/vEMt5fW6RNgIt is Spirit Week as we head into our first meet of the season this weekend.  Today is Jeans Day!  We will be working on our race specific strokes with an eye on top end speed.  We have some Turn Time today as well as our Max Tempo Fly set.  #swimmeetprep #swimmeet #swimming #speedworkVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/9gB3MYhgETwIt's Wednesday of Spirit Week, and that means Floaty Wednesday!  We are getting prepared for our first meet of the season this weekend.  The Silver group has a BOSS 500 as well as some 200 Pace work.  The Bronze group is working backstroke finishes among other things.  #spiritweek #swimming #vo2maxVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/r-MfdbfKR3EToday is Twin Day for Spirit Week!  We are headed into the first meet of the season..it is time to race!  Today we will be working on our legs!  #swimming #swimmeetprep #vo2max #legday #legsworkoutVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/3bYanCyVEU8It is a bit of a "moving Monday" with a swim meet coming up on Saturday.  We are working some aerobic maintenance in all training groups with an eye toward racing this weekend.    #swimming #swimmeet #aerobicmaintenance #intermittentsprintingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/Ib06yvW_reMIt has been a nice week of training, and with no practice tomorrow (due to a HS meet) we will be hitting it fast and strong today!  We have a set working on Breaststroke hand speed, and another (Breakneck) that encourages top end sprint speed in our Freestyle.  #sprintrevolution #lacticacid #swimming #swimcoach #polarbearVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/AIhAOvm34OgRemember to register for the Fall Equinox Dual meet!  Today's practice focuses on finishing our stroke races with speed and guts!  #speedwork #swimming #sprintrevolutionVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/ERqMj-AGOc4First, we have a quick reminder to sign up for the Fall Equinox Invite, coming up on the 28th with the deadline to register the 21st. Today we are working on our Underwater Dolphin Kicking (UDK's) and we will be working on speed play by descending within our main sets.  #swimming #swimcoach #enduranceswimming #speedworkVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/OtsVH3-MGIARemember to register for the Fall Equinox Invite, we have some sprint kick sandwiched by some Free with Snorkel and fins.  The last part of practice has some short axis work with technique work and sprint kick on our Breaststroke.  #swimming #swimtechnique #breaststroke #sprintkickVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/JwT5FMNQPXIMonday morning practice for the Gold group.  We have a nice long relaxing 1500 free with fins and snorkels (paddles optional), then we have an aerobic maintenance backstroke set that is blended with fly sprints with propellers.  Finally we are going to work our core with dolphin kick on our backs and dolphin kick bungee sprints.  #aerobicswimming #bungeeswimming #propellerswimming #sprintrevolution #udk #antisocial #corestrengthVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/q7BiC9Qd2VQCheck out this primer for tomorrow's NLSC Swimposium.  There is a small clinic for the swimmers, while the parents have a season and club familiarization session.  This is a really great kick-off for the 2024-25 season.  #swimclinic #swimposium #parenteducation #seasonkickoffVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/XfpjkFeV4mwToday we are reminding everyone that there is no Friday practice, but we do have a Swimposium practice on Saturday from 8:30-10a with breakfast afterward.    This practice has some body position work, aerobic choice work, and some fast paddle swimming.  #swimming #aerobicswimming #swimpaddlesVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/Q_US7R-3ADUWe are announcing our plans to attend the 77th Annual Keo Nakama Invitational next summer in Oahu, Hawaii!  Today's practice features some streamline work as well as a interval set with some intense sprinting...some with propellers.  #swimming #sprintrevolution #swimmingpropellers #fastswimmingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/kMn5wzdd2skLet me know your thoughts about the AI generated polar bear mascots.  Are they too muscular?  Today is a recovery day...YEAH!  #recoveryday #swimming #swimcoach #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimmingVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/7SOIZVULGFIA recap of our Gold morning practice, then the game plan for this afternoon's Silver practice.  Looking at some speed play in a set of 100's, an aerobic maintenance kick set, and finally some dive start sprints.  #aerobicmaintenance #aerobic #swimpractice #divestartsprintsVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/xTLHTYRQ-JYToday we are spending time working our underwater dolphin kicks (UDK's), as well as some sprint endurance with some front end speed work.  We also have a sneak peek into tomorrow morning's practice.  #sneakpeek #swimming #udk #frontendspeed #sprintenduranceVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/Vjb9eXOQaCkTaking a little bit of recovery in today's practice.  Still working some sprint kick as well as some Breaststroke Technique and Speed.  #kicking #swimming #aerobickicking #breaststroke #swimmingtechniqueVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/7Ge_Q-4ZfKMWe have some recurring BOSS 500's (a specific broken swim).  Lots of attention paid to our core and it's affect on our efficiency.  #swimming #vo2max #kicking #coreconnectivityVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/ZIvtZS7Wq4gWelcome back from Labor Day Weekend!  Today we are doing some work on our kick at and off the wall.  Then we have some Butterfly hip tempo work, as well as a middle distance VO2 Max style free set.  Our sprint oriented  main set is dive start sprints from the block with a focus on our Underwater Dolphin Kicks (UDKs).  #vo2max #swimming #udk #butterflytechniqueVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Today's practice is putting some focus on our Front End Speed, specifically our underwater dolphin kicks.  We will put some additional focus on bringing home some fast swims as well.  #vo2max #swimpractice #udk #kickinghttps://youtu.be/lUdFwPzMCPUVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Today we have a lot of VO2Max work.  Most of our work will be Free today, including the BOSS 500.  We do have some 25's stroke sprint and some butterfly sprint technique today as well.  #vo2max #boss #butterfly #butterflytechniquehttps://youtu.be/aaGBERV6dlIVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Two items on today's swimcast.  First up is our silver practice.  We have some fun sprint revolution work today!  Propellers and short bungees will be used, and we have a "Legs feed the Bear" kind of kick set.    The second part of the video is for our Gold swimmers.  What will our season after HS season look like?   This video will give you some answers.  #swimcoach #seasonplan #sprintevolution #sprintrevolutionhttps://youtu.be/otCh57zut-0Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Today is a #movingmonday where we are targeting the aerobic maintenance portion of our training.    #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming #swimcasthttps://youtu.be/OoUnD2ysmZoVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

This is our first Saturday morning practice of the season!  Our silver group will work almost exclusively on drag and resistance training with swim propellers and bungees.  Our Gold group practice will focus debriefing and recovering from the HS meets the evening before.  We may include some of the same drag and resistance training as the Silver group.  #resistancetraining #swimtraininghttps://youtu.be/xQGdd95j3JEVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We have some leftover sets, from earlier this week, that we did not get to.  We will do the 7's in more of a lactic form, and then we will work on our underwater dolphin kicks (UDK's).  Starts and relays toward the end.  #lacticacid #swimming #udk #leftovershttps://youtu.be/oS1AhAvVnA4Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We are continuing our work on our backstroke turns.  We are going to follow up yesterday's aerobic kick set with a sprint kick set today.  Our final set will be a VO2Max set of 100's freestyle.  #vo2max #swimming #sprintkick #backstrokehttps://youtu.be/BYc1tTO7A5YVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Today we are going to finish the work on backstroke turns that we began yesterday.  We have an aerobic kick set and some breaststroke bodyline work.  #swimcoach #swimtechnique #swimmingturnshttps://youtu.be/15aO5u75rJ4Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We are going to start off with some dolphin kick, but then we transition into long axis work.    #vo2max #kicking #backstrokehttps://youtu.be/DMrcWiscnkQVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We have a recurring VO2 Max Kick set.  We will work on Breast turns, heart rate discovery, and some aerobic maintenance.  #swimcoach #vo2max #aerobicmaintenancehttps://youtu.be/Q-QINb7trEwVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We have two sprint sets today.  First we have some sprint kick, then toward the end of practice we have a sprint fly set.  Today we also work on our breaststroke turn technique.  #swimcoach #swimpractice #sprintkick #sprintswim #breaststrokehttps://youtu.be/CcVlPTU2ZqEVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Working on generating power from our hips in fly, great turns in our breaststroke, and aerobic maintenance for our free.  #swimcoach #aerobicmaintenance #breaststroke #butterflytechniquehttps://youtu.be/0hwPpDcBYOYVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We are getting ready for the IMX/Aerobic preparation portion of our season.  Today we have an aerobic kick set, some breaststroke technique and aerobic swimming, and we conclude with some butterfly!  #swimcoach #swimming #aerobicswimming #aerobichttps://youtu.be/BJ4g7fOvj-sVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We have a new schedule and our group composition is changing.  Today we will be getting our Silver group settled into appropriate lanes for training.  #sortinghat #swimcoach #swimcast #aerobicswimming #breathcontrol #relayshttps://youtu.be/hqQygkw6v9wVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Two Gold practices and a Silver practice.  We have VO2Max and Sprint Kicks in the morning Gold practice and Silver Practice.  Our Gold afternoon practice will buckets and bungees and sprint UDK's  #vo2max #sprintkick #bucketswimming #bungeeswimminghttps://youtu.be/YDWZg8p4uskVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

For this afternoon, we are looking at a few sprint 100's as well as some UDK Breakout Sprints.  For tomorrow we are working on Bucket Swimming and Bungee sprints.  Time to build power!  #swimming #swimcoach #bucketswimming #bungeeswimming #powerhttps://youtu.be/rXt8ZIocOwUVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Four practices on tap.  First up is this morning's Gold practice, then Gold's PM practice.  We also have this evening's practice for the Silver group and tomorrow morning's Gold practice.  These practices feature a wide variety of training including VO2Max Kicking, Dive Start Sprints with fins, some Lactic 50's, and an Adventure Set!  #swimming #swimcoach #vo2max #lacticacid #adventuresethttps://youtu.be/2KWHv2WsJ0IVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Two workouts today.  For the Gold swimmers we have some intense kicking and the exploration of the Swim Propeller from  @insidewithBH and his Sprint Revolution : https://www.bretthawke.com/  For our Silver swimmers, we will be focussing on intense sprint kicking, as we combine our practice with our Bronze group for the last Splash n Dash of the summer.  Sprint Revolution Propeller can be seen and purchased at Brett Hawke's website https://www.bretthawke.com/https://youtu.be/aq4_WTOWhlYVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We have two Gold practices and one Silver Practice today.  It is the speedy time of the season.  High School swimmers are doing some speedwork with the upcoming HS season in mind.  Our Silver swimmers have the State Fair Invite and/or Zones.  We are hitting free, stroke, and kick speedwork today!  #bungeeswimming #swimming #speedworkhttps://youtu.be/u1zkBbxFJOsVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice No. 44 | A tribute to Coach Ben Kitchen#swimcoachhttps://youtu.be/fxAWr4XorLoVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Today's practice has a wide variety of strokes...something for everone!  #variety #swimpractice #swimmingcoach #swimming #swimteam https://youtu.be/N1Kg2rJol5kVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

We have a progression of 100's of Free.  Each set of hundreds increases in intensity.  FAST FREE is the Answer!  #theanswer #swimming #swimcoach #swimteam #swimworkouthttps://youtu.be/4LaV7jAwDnIVisit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming