Francisco Cuenca-Fernández

PhD, Swimming strength & conditioning. Biomechanics. PAPE. Race analyst.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Aquatics Lab (UGR)

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

🏊🏼‍♀️⚡OUR LATEST PUBLISHED ⚡🏊🏼‍♀️

Are Breaststrokers born or made? From our results, it seems that excellent gliding skills in starts & turns are even more important than training.

Read more here: 👇

https://t.co/pgfPG8swK4

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

🏊‍♀️ NEW RESEARCH🏊
The effects of #HIIT on competitive swimmers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

USRPT for sprint events (50–100 m); polarized training for middle-distance (200–400 m), and; pyramidal for distance events (≥ 800 m).
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https://t.co/hbFhBpEz1L

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

⚡🏊🏼‍♀️Submissions welcome🏊🏼‍♀️⚡

Advances in Swimming Science and Performance Evaluation: From Acute Responses to Chronic Adaptations https://t.co/C30GZzbhhp #mdpisports vía @Sports_MDPI

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

Such effects were synergistic, which offers new ways to better optimize #performance preparation according to specific competitive demands, e.g., the strength demands at full ROM of #swimming🏊🏼‍♀️

Interestingly, shoulder ROM & Torque gains were comparable among males & females 💪

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

🏊🏼‍♀️⚡OUR LATEST⚡🏊🏻‍♂️

"Stretching and potentiation for performance optimization: Effects on upper limbs"

We demonstrated the co-existance of stretching and #PAPE effects when performed in sequence, with increases in ROM & strength.

@EJAP_official

See👇
https://t.co/a1Vm7RtiKK

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

⚡️🏊‍♀️SUBMISSIONS WELCOME🏊⚡️

"Advances in Swimming Science and Performance Evaluation: From Acute Responses to Chronic Adaptations"

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https://t.co/C30GZzbhhp #mdpisports

@Sports_MDPI

[Nicholas Willsmer🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 @NickJWillsmer]

@Cuenca_Fernandz @Sports_MDPI This looks great 👍 a very important topic area for consideration in swimming

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

Advances in Swimming Science and Performance Evaluation: From Acute Responses to Chronic Adaptations https://t.co/C30GZzbP6X #mdpisports a través de @Sports_MDPI

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

⚡️ATTENTION AUTHORS⚡️

It is my pleasure to present:

"Advances in Swimming Science and Performance Evaluation: From Acute Responses to Chronic Adaptations"

https://t.co/C30GZzbP6X #mdpisports a través de @Sports_MDPI

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

⚡️OUR LATEST PUBLISHED⚡️

Recommendations for training intensity distribution in #swimming SPRINTERS 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

See below:
@ResearchGate: https://t.co/0opphVxW0a

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

1000 citations! Only possible thanks to my awesome co-authors 💪

Lets keep improving the #PAPE and #research in swimming ⚡🏊🏻‍♂️

https://t.co/xkBUKCfIHY

[Brett Hawke @insidewithBH]

Sprint Revolution Skool

⚡ Why Join?
Because you’re tired of:
❌ Wasting time on useless yardage
❌ Feeling stuck or watching your athletes stay stuck
❌ Searching for answers but finding the same old advice

And you’re ready for:
✅ Smarter training that works
✅ Real results — faster, stronger, more confident swimming
✅ A proven system backed by the best in the world
✅ A supportive community pushing you to the next level

https://t.co/Wc3UsUB49p

[Brett Hawke @insidewithBH]

Facts.

[Jesús J. Ruiz-Navarro @Ruiz_NavarroPhD]

🔬Just Published!

Wondering about the impact of detraining on sprint🏊🏼‍♂️ performance and L-V profile after just 5 weeks of off-season?

Be surprised at how difficult📈 it is to improve sprint🏊🏼‍♂️ and how quickly those gains can disappear📉

#AquaticsLabTeam

https://t.co/p8v1lNbiH1

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

One of the most complete and updated research about #PAPE

Glad to be involved!

[Dr Mitchell Finlay @mfinlay_perform]

Our latest work on PAPE in ⁦⁦@SportsMedicineJ⁩ , led by Kai Xu & in collab with @TonyBlazevich⁩ ⁦⁦@Daniel_Boullosa⁩ ⁦⁦@Cuenca_Fernandz⁩ ⁦@YMZhong021⁩ ⁦& more⁩ 💪

Optimizing PAPE in Athletic Tasks
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@UA92MCR⁩ https://t.co/pNGtV8D8am

[Jesús J. Ruiz-Navarro @Ruiz_NavarroPhD]

@kemic9 @catamscsantos @Oscarlobel95 @Cuenca_Fernandz @RalArel29209135 The manuscript is open access, so you can download it for free from this link:

https://t.co/VwhIaXo9xb

And yes, strength is definitely crucial, but there still a lot to understand on how to properly develop it

[Francisco Cuenca-Fernández @Cuenca_Fernandz]

If you want to go fast, don't miss this one‼️

[Jesús J. Ruiz-Navarro @Ruiz_NavarroPhD]

Just published 🔬📝

Curious about the key factors behind sprint 🏊🏼‍♂️ performance?

Don't miss our latest (OA)‼️

A huge thanks to my amazing colleagues for their hard work 🏋🏻‍♂️!

@catamscsantos @Oscarlobel95 @Cuenca_Fernandz @RalArel29209135 #Dennis #Ross

https://t.co/VwhIaXo9xb

[SWIMNERD @SwimNerds]

Jordan Crooks’ last 5 meters 👀

[World Aquatics @WorldAquatics]

🇪🇸Carles Coll Marti makes history with a stunning 2:01.55 in the Men's 200m Breaststroke, securing Spain's first medal in 10 years! 🏊‍♂️ #AQUABudapest2024

[MARCA @marca]

🚨🚨¡CAMPEÓN DEL MUNDO DE 200 BRAZA! 🚨🚨
Carles Coll logra la octava mejor marca mundial de todos los tiempos en piscina de 25 metros

https://t.co/kFEm0kbqXq