Not dropping time like you think you should? Training hard, sacrificing, doing all you can and still coming up short? Frustrated? Swimming used to be fun, but now it just feels like work? Then, the Swim-Fast Program developed by Dr. Patrick Kennedy, 1984 USA Olympic Swimmer, 2-Time American Record Holder and World Swimming Hall of Famer, is exactly what you need to help you swim fast while you put the fun back into your swimming.

Why is this program so successful, and will it help you? Well, Dr. Pat has seen it all, experienced it all, and lived to talk about it.  When he was 14 years old, he broke 4 National Age Group (NAG) records in one single swim meet. By age 16, he almost quit due to slower times producing stress and anxiety. Swimming was no longer fun. Obviously, Dr. Pat overcame these obstacles by making the 1984 Olympic team, as a result he has made this his life mission to help swimmers of all levels swim fast and enjoy the process. His 30 plus years of working with swimmers utilizing neuroscience/mental training techniques, chiropractic, physical therapy, orthopedic procedures, and nutrition, all combined with his personal experiences of victory and failure makes this program one of a kind, which will almost certainly ensure your success. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

Week # 1

A comprehensive examination to determine structural, functional, neurological as well as mental and emotional imbalances or abnormalities using high-tech digital and laser technology to scan the body and analyze stress patterns in the body and the brain that could inhibit athletic performance. A full report of these findings will be given on the next visit.

• Introduction to optimal nutrition for swimmers:

• Discussing the importance of balanced meals/snacks for sustained energy levels

• Highlighting nutrient-dense food choices for pre-race and post-race nutrition

• Hydration strategies for golfers:

• Understanding the impact of hydration on performance and focus

• Practical tips for staying hydrated during practice sessions and at the meet

• Swimming-specific stretching exercises:

• Demonstrating stretches for key muscle groups involved in different stroke (e.g., hips, shoulders, backs, legs, arms, and necks)

• Emphasizing the importance of flexibility for a full range of motion in all the strokes

• Dynamic warm-up routines:

• Teaching warm-up exercises to activate muscles and prepare the body to swim

• Explaining the benefits of a dynamic warm-up over static stretching before training and racing

Week 2: Chiropractic and Physical Therapy for Swimmers

• Understanding chiropractic and physical therapy care and its benefits for swimmers:

• Explaining the role of chiropractic adjustments in optimizing spinal health and mobility

• Discussing the potential benefits for addressing common swim-related musculoskeletal issues

• Assessing posture, alignment, and body mechanics:

• Teaching participants how to assess their own posture and alignment during different swimming strokes

• Highlighting common biomechanical faults and their impact on performance

• Chiropractic and physical therapy techniques for swimmers:

• Administer chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy to improve spinal mobility, flexibility, and overall performance

• Discussing the importance of joint health in swimming

• Injury prevention and management:

• Providing guidance on preventing swim-related injuries through chiropractic and physical therapy care

• Addressing common injuries such as elbow, low back , neck, shoulder, and knee issues

Week 3: Physical Therapy, Balance, and Coordination Exercises

• Introduction to physical therapy for golfers:

• Explaining the benefits of physical therapy in improving swim performance and preventing injuries

• Highlighting the role of physical therapy in addressing muscular imbalances and weaknesses

• Assessing and addressing muscular imbalances:

• Guiding participants through self-assessment techniques to identify areas of weakness and imbalance

• Explaining how muscular imbalances can affect swimming and lead to compensations and injuries

• Developing a personalized exercise program:

• Creating an individualized exercise routine to improve balance, stability, and coordination for swimmers

• Incorporating exercises targeting core strength, lower body stability, and upper body mobility

• Resistance training and exercises:

• Discussing the benefits of resistance training for swimmers, such as increasing STRENGTH & SPEED

• Providing guidelines to maintain flexibility as strength increases

Week 4: Visualization and Mental Preparation Techniques

• The power of visualization for swimmers:

• Understanding how mental imagery can enhance performance and build confidence AFTER COMPUTERIZED BRAINWAVE ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE STRESS PATTERNS.

• Discussing research on the effectiveness of visualization in sports psychology and go over option to use the BrainTap Fitness system.

• Relaxation techniques for mental resilience:

• Introducing relaxation exercises (e.g., deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation) to manage stress and anxiety

• Practicing techniques to achieve a focused and calm state of mind in the pool

• Goal-setting and personalized mental preparation:

• Discussing the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals

• Assisting participants in creating their own mental preparation routine tailored to swimming

• Visualization exercises for different aspects for swimming:

• Guiding participants through visualizing for practice and meets

• Providing tips on using visualization to handle challenging situations in the pool

• And most of all…HAVE FUN!