Swimming × Online Coaching: Online Conditioning of Competitive Swimmers - Focusing on the Thorax - via Smartphones and Wearable Sensors

Abstract

In response to the decline in motor function (centered on the thorax) caused by chronic muscle tension associated with strengthening exercises for competitive swimmers, we devised a training program that promotes awareness of the functional coordination of the thorax; spine, ribs, and core muscles, and restores natural and efficient body movement. This article presents the results of supporting athlete training during the novel coronavirus pandemic by providing regular coaching remotely using a web-conference system with smartphones, video recording, and a multi-sensor belt equipped with hitoe™ for measuring myoelectricity, respiration, and motion.