I just thought this article was really interesting, and it helps explain one reason why Phelps is so awesome.
LIKE so many people around the world, Dr. Michael Joyner was transfixed watching Michael Phelps swim in the Summer Olympics. But while many of us focused on Mr. Phelps’s world records, Dr. Joyner, a competitive Masters swimmer and an
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loved it bb. thank you.
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Efficiency really is the key, especially in swimming. It's a sport that's extremely technique-oriented, which is why there has been so much improvement in times over the last few years. And efficiency is the reason that Phelps and Dara Torres are so good. Sports physiologists have tested them both. Torres is able to compete against people so much younger because her stroke is far superior. What's really interesting about Phelps is that he's actually so weak on dry land. Put him in the weight room and he ranks near the bottom of all US swimmers in strength.
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Uh huh. I'll go there.
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Unf. Unf. I'm glad you went there. I think this is appropriate:
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