EP 347: BuildingSwim-Specific Strength The Smart Way with Sandra Harrell

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In today’s episode, Dr. Sandra Harrell, a former 5-time NCAA All-American swimmer and physical therapy expert, shares her insights on injury prevention, strength training, and performance optimization. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Harrell covers the importance of consistent strength training, nutrition, and recovery. Her tips are valuable for athletes and those looking to stay fit as they age. Tune in now!

00:00 Introduction
02:05 The Importance of Proper Treatment and Care for Injuries
06:06 Lessons Learned: How I Would Approach Swimming Injuries Differently
08:58 Common Mistakes in Nutrition for Athletes
12:02 When and How to Start Strength Training
16:46 The Importance of Progressive Loading
20:32 The Timeframe for Seeing Results in Strength Training
22:33 The Role of Nutrition in Muscle Building and Recovery
26:50 How to Make Nutrition and Training Effortless
29:14 Customized Programs: Tailoring Training for Athletes’ Goals
33:28 Finding the Right Balance: Training vs. Recovery
38:19 Success Stories: Overcoming Injuries and Improving Performance
42:46 Lifting Weights for Longevity: The Key to Enjoying Activities as We Age
48:33 How to Get in Touch with Sandra!

Website: https://www.theswimmersdoc.com/
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Amazing swimming and fitness podcast

Love, love, love listening to Brenton and his guests. Always learning something new to add to my swim sets with drills or training sets. Also very motivational guests with great tips to add to your fitness routine. I love the stories of the longer distant swims and what’s involved. I’m always smiling after listening to these podcasts!! Thank you so much !!!!

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Brenton and Mitch were great to work with at the clinic, Good to get video analysis to work on straight away, practice some new drills and go home knowing what you need to work on.

Alex McFadyen

Sydney