Fwd: Build A High Speed Pull With Fins

The more propulsion swimmers can create, the more speed they'll be able to create. And in backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle, most of that propulsion is coming from the upper body. It's 'only' about 50% in breaststroke, and that's if the swimmer has a good kick. So if swimmers want to go fast, they need to have an effective pull. Using resistance can be a really powerful tool for helping swimmers create more propulsion with each stroke. Same with stroke counts. However, creating more propulsion per stroke is only half the solution. Swimmers need to be able to create a lot of propulsion with each stroke FAST. And that is a different challenge. My favorite solution? Fins. Check out the video for why it matters and how to put it into practice. ​ Keep it simple... Andrew P.S. If your swimmers aren't swimming fast enough, sometimes they just need to swim faster. In that case, fins will get the job done. -------------------- ​THE BOOK​ ​

Fwd: Claude 3 is here

Introducing the next generation of Claude Claude 3 is here Read our blog post Hello, We're excited to introduce Claude 3, our next generation of vision-enabled AI models - now available on claude.ai. Claude 3 Opus is our most intelligent offering, as well as the most capable model in the world on a wide range of benchmarks. It sets a new market standard, offering top-level performance on highly complex tasks, and showing us the frontier of generative AI's possibilities.  Claude 3 Sonnet strikes the ideal balance between intelligence and speed—particularly for high-volume tasks. For the vast majority of workloads, Sonnet is 2x faster than Claude 2 and Claude 2.1 with higher levels of intelligence. Claude 3 Haiku is the fastest and most affordable model in its intelligence class. Haiku is a versatile solution for a wide range of enterprise applications. What's new? The Claude 3 models excel at nuanced content creation, analysis and forecasting, accurate summarization, coding, and scientific queries. They also introduce new and improved capabilities across the following areas: Vision The models have sophisticated vision capabilities. They can understand a wide range of visuals, including photos, screenshots, charts, graphs, and technical diagrams. Coding Claude 3 is more proficient in complex code generation, debugging, and code Q&A - enabling users to ask questions about a codebase, or receive explanations about a piece of code. Multilingual Claude 3 offers enhanced fluency in non-English languages like Spanish, Japanese and French, enabling use cases like translation services and international customer support. Try Claude 3 Claude Pro subscribers now have access to Opus and Haiku, in addition to Sonnet, which powers the free experience on claude.ai. We've published a new prompt library with best practice examples across a breadth of personal and business tasks, and you can watch demo videos on our YouTube channel. If you're interested in building applications with Claude 3, you can also access the models through our API, which is now generally available. We can't wait to hear what you think! Warmly, The Anthropic team

Fwd: Check out the six challenges 💪 along the Oxford Athletic Club 4-Mile Fitness Challenge course HERE...

Are YOU up for the challenge?!

Challenge Announcement! Here are the six unique challenges that will test the speed, strength, and endurance of those preparing to conquer the Oxford Athletic Club 4-Mile Fitness Challenge.   🔷 OBSTACLE COURSE CHALLENGE - 73 foot long Air Force Inflatable Obstacle Course 🔷 HIIT WORKOUT CHALLENGE - 30 foot Army Low Crawl, 10x Pull-ups or 30-second hold 🔷 TIRE FLIP CHALLENGE - 10 yards down and back course with various weights and sizes 🔷 OXFORD ATHLETIC CLUB FULL BODYWEIGHT CHALLENGE - 15x Burpees, 25x Push-Ups, 50x Jumping Jacks, 25x Air Squats, 60-second Plank Hold 🔷 JUMP ROPE CHALLENGE - 3lbs Weighted Jump Rope, 100 reps 🔷 WEIGHTED LUNGE CHALLENGE - 25 yards down and back course with various weights Get a two week trial membership at Oxford Athletic Club Wexford when you register! Conquer the Challenge this May! THEPITTSBURGHMARATHON.COM    412-586-7785 | INFO@P3R.ORG 810 River Avenue, Suite 120, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Fwd: Sport for Life February Newsletter

2024 Volume: Edition 1

2024 Volume: Edition 1 To our Sport for Life champions, Registration opens TODAY for the Level 1 certifications within Sport for Life's Education Program. Join us in building a community of leaders dedicated to enhancing physical literacy and quality sport. Secure your spot now! In addition, registrations are still open for the Quebec City Sport for Life Summit—don't miss out on this opportunity. Plus, learn about initiatives like the Next Up basketball program and our recent trip to Bermuda. Let's continue building a world where everyone can thrive through sport and physical activity. Register for the Quebec City Sport for Life Summit! Registrations are open for the Quebec City Sport for Life Summit. Visit the Quebec City Summit registration page to secure your spot now!  About the Quebec City Summit The Quebec City Summit will be an opportunity to come together in French to discuss welcoming and dynamic environments and to cultivate a sense of belonging towards sport and physical activity development.  Location and event details Quebec City March 20 and 21, 2024 Center de Foires - Expocité Check out the program here (in French only). If you have any questions about the Quebec City Summit or need assistance registering, please contact Mariane Parent at mparent@reseauacces.com. >>Register here for the Quebec Summit Exciting News! Sport for Life's Education Program featuring certifications has officially launched! Are you passionate about promoting physical literacy and quality sport in your community? Registration is now open for the following Level 1 certifications: Physical Literacy Leader, and Quality Sport Leader.  Join us in building a community of leaders dedicated to enhancing physical literacy and quality sport. Explore more at sportforlife.ca/education. Registration opens March 6, 2024. The French Education Program is coming soon!  >>Learn more about the program Sport for Life Advances Long-Term Development in Bermuda  Richard Way, CEO of Sport for Life, and Tom Jones, Director of Community and International Engagement, recently visited Bermuda, marking their third trip to the mid-Atlantic island. They aimed to assist the island's National Sport Governing Bodies (NSGBs) in designing and improving participants' Long-Term Development (LTD) pathways.  By leveraging Sport for Life's global leadership in LTD education, Way and Jones collaborated closely with governing bodies to develop detailed frameworks that support a participant's journey in their respective sports. >>Read more Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Utilize a holistic design approach for programming Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge by developing a PL and inclusion framework. Today, we share one of 10 evidence-based best practices from their work: Idealization: Utilize a holistic design approach for programming, recognizing that multiple aspects contribute to quality of life. >>Read more Enhancing School Basketball Opportunities for Grade 8/9 Students – Next Up Program  As we enter a new year, the sports education and development world continues to evolve. One exciting initiative on the horizon is creating a Grade 8/9 basketball program called Next Up, which is designed to provide opportunities for students who may not make their school's basketball teams. Spearheaded by Advancement and Community Schools Partnership at Surrey Schools and Drew Mitchell, Sport for Life, this program aims to be a beacon of inclusivity and engagement for young athletes in Surrey, BC. In this article, we'll delve into the concept, structure, staffing, funding, and potential impact of this innovative basketball program. >>Read more Socio-Demographic Data Report 2023 In 2022 and 2023, Sport for Life collected socio-demographic data with the aim of creating a detailed portrait of its community, including employees, contractors, and volunteers. This effort provides insight into the geographic distribution, age ranges, languages spoken, and other key demographics, illustrating its commitment to inclusivity. "We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their colour." - Maya Angelou  >>Check the data report LATESET NEWS CALENDAR NEWSLETTERS Si vous voulez consulter nos infolettres en français, cliquez ici. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.  Sport for Life |  (778) 433-2066 | sportforlife.ca Follow Us