hnique of the strokes in an attempt to achieve better results. The theories on how to apply these laws may differ but the results are clear. World record times are being lowered more than ever. Perfecting technique and training methods are evolving to an ever-changing sport. For example, Brooke Bennett's coach "use(s) a set of 10 x 300 meter swims with 20 seconds rest, during which period the swimmers take their pulse and (he) record(s) their times and heart rates. The swims are done at a consistent level of effort with the swimmers instructed to maintain the highest possible heart rate" (Banks, 1997). This method can be done to achieve anaerobic threshold. Another method to achieve this is hypoxic training in which the swimmer controls how often they breath, usually only a couple of times for each 25 meters. Once both the stroke technique and the training methods are optimal for swimmer then the swimming is at its best....
