Performance Factor Testing

Performance Factor Testing At The Australian Institute Of Sport (Ais)

The Australian Institute of Sport is one of the world’s leading specialist sports educational and training institutions, providing coaching for elite athletes and is where most of the physiological swimming tests have been conducted in the development of the Speedo LZR RACER suit.

Performance tests included:

Start tests:

Athletes perform a dive start and swim at maximum speed to 15m x five sets measuring time from gun to 15m.

10m free swim testing:

Athletes swim at a maximum speed over 10m x five sets.

Turn testing:

Athletes perform five turns at maximum speed

Passive drag tests:

The swimmer is towed in a streamlined position at varying speeds over a distance of 20m to measure drag near the water surface.

Active tow tests:

Swimmers are towed over a distance of 25m while swimming at maximum effort. The amount of water resistance experienced while swimming the full stroke is measured.

Spirometry and flexibility tests:

These test are held to ensure full range of movement and uninhibited breathing.