#55: Dan Daly - Strength Training for Swimmers and Triathletes, Open Water Swimming, Nutrition Requirements For Swimmers, and Leaving Equinox

Dan Daly explains the value of strength training for swimming and what exercises best prepare swimmers for the demands of the sport. We also touch on sport-specific nutrition for open water swimming and endurance sports. 

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OUTLINE:   Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

0:00 - Intro  

3:00 - Leaving Equinox  

10:00 - Where strength training meets swimming  

20:00 - Body types of elite performance  

29:00 - How to prioritize training with limited time (kids etc) 

33:00 - Best exercises for swimming (FMS screening)

 50:00 - Should swimmers deadlift? 

 01:05:00 - Swim specific nutrition  

01:12:00 - Why we train ... saying "YES" 

01:21:00 - Ability to play with your children

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