Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide

Groundbreaking insights obtained from American swimming coaches Peter Daland and Ernie Maglischo, PhD. during their 1987 European adventure are revealed. Discover how their findings continue to shape modern swimming training techniques. The obsession with anaerobic threshold and its impact on training plans.  High-intensity training methods adopted by the Romanians. The importance of periodization...

Revitalizing Aquatic Programs in Pittsburgh Public Schools, a hyper-local conversation, is going to take lots of cooperation with outside helpers and a new attitude from the Superintendent.  Critical Need for Aquatic Education: Swimming is a vital life skill, but access to programs in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) is severely limited, particularly for underserved communities. Barriers to Partici...

AI is poised to transform the sports landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for athlete development, performance enhancement, and fan engagement. However, it is crucial to approach this technology with careful consideration for ethical concerns and strive for equitable access to ensure that its benefits are shared across all levels of sport. The future of sports will likely involve a dyna...

Heavy Or Not Jump Cut that offers coaching advice for swimming, focusing on skill development and workout design. Key skills discussed include kicking techniques, efficient breathing, body positioning, and arm movements in various strokes. Emphasize the importance of progressive overload in drills and the need for clear goals in workout planning. Effective communication strategies between coaches...

This segment of Heavy Or Not offers a coach's advice to athletes on managing performance anxiety. It emphasizes the importance of mindset, suggesting techniques like positive self-talk, visualization, and present-moment focus to overcome fear and tension. The jump cut uses storytelling and exercises to illustrate how inner dialogue and mental imagery directly impact physical performance, advocatin...

Hey there Sports Fans, Aquatic Enthusiasts, and A.I. Tech Weenies: We're excited to announce the release of our jump cut episodes of the podcast Heavy Or Not. We'll dive together into aquatics, AI, and everything in between!  Coach Mark Rauterkus is hell-bent on making waves, and he's ready to share some incredible insights from the poolside in Pittsburgh -- as well as elsewhere with friends and r...