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7 Self-Defeating Thoughts Swimmers Need to Drop

Mental fortitude is a cornerstone of every successful swimmer’s journey to the top. Like the rest, they are burdened with the occasional self-defeating thought. Here are 7 self-defeating thoughts that every swimmer should drop.

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Want to See What Kind of Training Katie Ledecky Does? Here Ya Go

Curious to see what the best distance swimmer on the planet does at practice? Here are some sample training sets that Katie Ledecky did on her way to the top.

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Improve Your Underwater Fly Kick with this Creative Set

Ready to drop some serious weight on your underwater fly kick? Today’s swim practice will have you working on the speed…

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How to Kick Faster with Boilermaker Aquatics

Chad Dillon, the head coach of Boilermaker Aquatics, realizes the importance of doing a lot of kick during swim practices…

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How to Improve Your Kick with the Mesa Aquatic Club

Want to improve you kick? Here is a workout and a kicking drill from Paul Smith, owner and director of coaching of the Mesa Aquatics Club one of the top age group and masters programs in the country and hosts of the annual Mesa Grand Prix.

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Improve Your 200 IM with the “Quarters” Set

Got a fever to level up your 200m individual medley? Brandon Converse of EGRA has just the prescription with his “Quarters” set.

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5 Things You’ll Never Hear a Successful Swimmer Say

The things we tell ourselves matters. Here are 5 things you’ll never hear a successful swimmer tell themselves.

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10 Things You Will Learn About Yourself from Swimming

Over the course of your career swimming will teach you a lot about life, and about yourself. Here are 10 such things you will learn via our favorite sport.

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6 Questions to Ask to Make Yourself a Mentally Tough Swimmer

Being mentally tough in the pool is something you can work on. Here are 6 questions to get you started.

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3 Questions to Better Habits in Swim Practice

Excellence in the pool, whatever that may mean for you, requires not only focus on improving technique, on showing up and consistently working hard, but in installing these behaviors and actions as habits.

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5 Daily Habits to Make You a Better Swimmer

Our habits, good and bad, make up our swimming. Here are 5 little daily habits to help you become a faster swimmer.

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7 Steps for Powerful Self-Confidence for Swimmers

Light your swimming ablaze with these 7 tips for developing powerful self-confidence for swimmers.

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6 Tips to Keep You Chasing Your Swimming Goals When You Feel Like Giving Up

No matter where you stand on the ladder of swimming prowess, from age grouper to world record holder, there are days where we just aren’t feeling it. Here are 6 ways to get fired up again.

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Be Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready

One of the most overlooked aspects of a swimmer’s training is the way that they prepare. Will you be ready to swim fast?

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8 Ways To Make This Your Best Swimming Year Yet

Here are eight ways to make this your best year yet.

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