Fitter and Faster Online Technique Courses!

Small Session Online Stroke Technique Courses Fitter and Faster just announced a new program designed for swimmers to improve and learn while pools are closed. Introducing the Fitter and Faster Online Technique Courses! Even though we can't swim right now, swimmers can and should still be working on technique! Studying technique and then practicing the movements in front of a mirror, along with visualization, can help swimmers remain connected with the sport and be better prepared when pools reopen. This interactive and engaging program is designed to help swimmers develop an in-depth understanding of the movements and techniques required to swim efficiently and fast. Each technique course includes: 3 different age group levels  A maximum of 12 participants per class 8 classes over 4 weeks Elite Clinicians including Olympic gold medalists, World Champions, and American Record Holders who have a talent for teaching Each class within each course focuses on a specific component of the stroke Participants will utilize video, out of water exercises, and visualization Each class is 30 to 40 minutes long PRIVATE SESSIONS: Each participant will receive two private one-on-one sessions for 10 minutes each. The first session will be at the beginning of the course so that you and your instructor can get to know each other better. The second session will be towards the end of the course Click the strokes and age groups below for more details Forward this email to your membership as a recommendation for them to stay on top of their technique! Butterfly Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over Backstroke Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over Breaststroke Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over Freestyle Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over View Fitter and Faster's FREE Live Webinars for Swimmers and Replays of past live broadcasts by clicking the buttons below! Upcoming Live Webinars #FFTLive Replays

Swimming Science Dryland Workout

Hi Swim Families,

Here is a new 60 minute dryland workout from Swimming Science.

Just Keep Swimming!

It's not too late to send your video...(see April 15th's blog post).

x Ms. Cori

JUST KEEP SWIMMING!....Supporting Our Swimmers During the time of Coronavirus

Dear TAISM Swim Families,

I hope this post finds you well and that you are able to find a few silver linings during this time that you are home with your families. In this post, I am sharing a menu of links that include a variety of resources for our swimmers and swim parents since we can't be together during this unprecedented time. If you are interested, have a look around. I hope that you will find something inspirational, educational, helpful and interesting.


Chloe Sutton Instructional Stroke Videos - by Olympic distance FREE swimmer and Fitter & Faster Coach

Samantha Livingstone: Control the Controllables - an important message of focusing on what we can control during this strange time.

Go Swim Supporting Swim Education During this Time of Coronavirus - FREE offer for this strange time.

Fitter & Faster Live Audience Opportunities - there are still some opportunities this month available.

Fitter & Faster Exercise Routine for Swimmers Age 9-12 - a "live" video strength and conditioning exercise routine (and swim tips)specifically created for swimmers age 9-12, to do at home during this time of Covid-19. GREAT for swimmers 13+ as well!

Fitter & Faster: Dryland Fitness and Nutrition

Fitter & Faster: Yoga for Swimmers

Fitter & Faster Live Replays - collection of videos

Swim Swam - great collection of swim articles

Curated collection of Olivier Poirier Leroy Articles - motivational speaker/author/swimmer who focuses on building a high performance mindset in swimmers.

Unleash the Athlete 10/10/10 List - Curated Collection of 10 Books, 10 Podcasts, 10 Videos related to Sports/Coaching/Athletes, geared towards coaches though valuable for parents of athletes and possibly MS/HS athletes as well.

Free Dryland Class with Coach Abbie - National Level Swimmer and certified coach


    Happy Place. An old photo...and something to look forward to!

Thinking of you and MISSING you ALL!

x Ms. Cori

TAISM Swimmers "JUST KEEP SWIMMING" Collaborative Project

Dear Swim Families,

For a little social-distancing fun and entertainment...let's make a video together to show how TAISM swimmers JUST KEEP SWIMMING!

Please wear your TAISM swim cap (and team suit if you have one-otherwise any training suit is fine) make a short video clip of yourself "swimming" at home. We will put our clips together to make a mini-movie. Please send your videos to Ms. Cori's email (leec@taism.com) by April 30th. 

See below for an example made by swimmer Aastha Bharati 

as part of a HS Virtual Aquatics assignment.

I can't wait to see our collective creativity.
I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!

Please take care,
x Ms. Cori

Dear Swim Families,

It has been a pleasure coaching our TAISM swimmers this year. Thank you for your ongoing support throughout. Remember during these uncertain days when we are at home more than usual, to take time out for some exercise.

I have posted below a few dry land workouts that swimmers could choose to do when they need a break in the day from their online studies and work at home.

Here is a chart with more ideas of dryland activities for swimmers to do at home.

Take care everyone. Be active. Stay safe.
Sending lots of virtual hugs.

x Ms. Cori

Staying Fit: Alternatives to Swimming

Spend 20-60 minutes getting some exercise. Choose a workout from below or go for a....WALK, HIKE, RUN or BIKE RIDE. Run around outside & MOVE your body. *Remember to keep your social distance.

These different exercises can be done at home and with little to no equipment. Most of these workouts take 30 minutes or less. Pick one you like or mix it up and try different workouts 4-5 times a week in addition to cardio (running, biking, walking).

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 1

5-4-3-2-1 x  3 times

5 Minutes
  Cardio-choose walk, bike or run OR
  1 minute-high knees
  1 minute-jumping jacks
  1 minute-front kicks
  1 minute-jumping jacks
  1 minute-running in place

4 Minutes
  1 minute-lunges or walking lunges
  1 minute-mountain climbers
  1 minute-lunges
  1 minute-mountain climbers

3 Minutes
  -10 pushups
  -15 tricep dips
(repeat for 3 minutes)

2 Minutes
  30-seconds squats
  30-seconds squat jumps
  30-seconds squats
  30-seconds squat jumps

1 Minute
   -Plank

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 2

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 3

50/50 Cardio and Strength x 3 times

NO rest between exercises
1 minute rest between sets, 20 min. duration

50 Jumping Jacks
10 Push ups
20 Squats
20 Bicycle Crunches

50 High Knees
20 Squat Jumps
1 minute Plank
1 minute side plank on each side

50 Mountain Climbers
15 Forward Lunges
15 Reverse Lunges
20 Tricep Dips

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 4

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 5

Circuit Training at Home x 3

25 Jumping Jacks
7 Push-ups
15 Crunches
8 Squats
8 Burpees
25 Jumping Jacks
1 Minute Wall Sit
7 Push-ups
15 Crunches
8 Squats
20 High Knees
15 Bicycle Crunches

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 6

DRY LAND WORKOUT #7

Total Core Workout for Swimmers

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 8

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 9

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 10

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 11

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 12

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 13

EXTRA CHALLENGE: DRYLAND WORKOUT # 14

EXTRA CHALLENGE: DRYLAND WORKOUT # 15

EXTRA CHALLENGE: DRYLAND WORKOUT # 16

ES Swim Team

Celebrating the End of a GREAT 

Swim Team Season with Popsicles at the Pool

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 

OUR YOUNG SWIMMERS!

Spring Swim Club Sign Up

Dear Swim Families,

This morning Ms. Lillie sent out an email on my behalf regarding the Spring ES Swim Club sign-up. Spring session of Elementary Swim Club will go from mid-April (April 14th) through the end of May and is open to students beginning in Grade 2 up through Grade 5.

THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SPRING ES SWIM CLUB IS 

NOON ON SUNDAY, MARCH 17th. 

RETURNING ES SWIMMERS
If your child would like to continue to participate in swimming, please fill out the google form. ALL swimmers who would like to participate need to sign-up, EVEN if you are part of the swim team currently.

NEW SWIMMERS
If your child is interested and can meet the minimum  requirements outlined below, please fill out and submit the following form by noon on Sunday, March 17th.

On the sign up form you will be able to schedule a  "TRY OUT" with Ms. Cori & Ms. Grace. All swimmers who are new to our TAISM ES Swim Team/Club program must do a "TRY OUT" before coming to a practice. Coaches will assess all of the new swimmers' stroke readiness (see below for minimum requirements). If a child is not yet ready for Swim Club, Ms. Cori will send his/her parents an email.

Elementary Swim Club Minimum Requirements:

• 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students
• Can swim 25 meters in all four strokes without stopping (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, & Butterfly).
• Can swim 50 meters of Freestyle without stopping.
• Comfortable in the deep end of the pool.
• Learn to Swim lessons- Level 6 swimmer or higher (Level 5 with coaches approval).
• Learning to execute legal swims and a racing start, improving with each practice.
• Can swim 25 M. freestyle in 0:40 or less.
• Demonstrates safe and positive sporting behaviors.

MS/HS SWIMMERS
You can sign up in person with Ms. Cori at practice.


HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE POOL!!!

xx Ms. Cori