When I swim at practice with my team, my coach watches us, and gives feedback if needed once we get back to the wall. I nod, say "ok, I'll try it on this one." And then when I get back to the wall again, I get more feedback. the process is on going.
To others, it's in one ear and out the other.
Now, all of that is about to change. Avida Sports in Harper Woods developed a revolutionary system.
Each swimmer, can wear a mini computer in the form of two sensors, that both resemble watches, placed on each wrist. Another sensor is placed under the swimmer's swim cap along with an earpiece. This device calculates stroke count, lap time, acceleration, and when they are doing certain behaviors.
Outside of the water, the coaches study the notebook sized computers that report the data from the sensors. This computer can transmit audio feedback automatically. After each lap, the swimmer can hear their stroke count and lap time. That way, the swimmer can automatically know if she is on track, or if she needs to make adjustments. The coach is also able to communicate to the swimmer, which can also be heard through the swimmer's earpiece.
This real time feedback is beneficial. The swimmer can make adjustments immediately while she is swimming, and the coach can continuously comment. With real time results, this could lead to faster stroke improvements, leading to faster swimming.
I am excited to hear about this new piece of technology! Hopefully, it will be available to all in the future. Every team and coach can benefit from this. A coach can talk, a specific swimmer can hear him, make adjustments, and those adjustments displayed consistently can lead to faster swimming!
I would love to try it! It would leave me swimming fast, well, and swiftly! :)
To check out the article, click here! : http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/avida-sports-introduces-breakthrough-technology-that-will-revolutionize-training-in-sports
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