Two New Ways to Improve your Dolphin Kick
Most good dolphin kickers typically have two moments of acceleration during the dolphin kick cycle; one at the beginning of the down kick and the other at the beginning of the up kick.
The Modern Revolution – Transforming Your Kick
Here are 3 ways you can completely transform you kick over a few months to swim faster and with more power.
7 Reasons Why The Best Swim Teams Are Using Swim Towers
All it takes is one glance at a top 25 Division I swim program to see the dozens of Power Towers, stretch cords, and parachutes scattered all over the deck. But are the benefits really worth all the investment, space, and time or is it all a gimmick?
FINIS Set of the Week: Climb the Ladder
First half of the ladder is freestyle then climbing down is IM.
World and American Record Holder Ali DeLoof Signs with Fike Swim
Fike Swim is thrilled to announce that World and American Record Holder Ali DeLoof has joined its team of ambassadors.
A3 Performance Signs Ivy League Sprint Champion Aaron Greenberg
A3 Performance is excited to announce the addition of Aaron Greenberg to their strong team of A3 Performers. A recent graduate from Yale University and current Team Elite pro, Greenberg has an impressive resume as a three-time Ivy League Champion and two-time NCAA Academic All-American.
Which Comes First, the Smile or the Fast Swim?
A fast swim by either male or female swimmers will nearly always result in a big smile. It should. But which came first, the good swim or the smile?
FINIS Set of the Week: All the Gear: Swim 4Fun
This set is designed to keep things interesting when training starts to feel stale – perfect for middle of the week workout blues.
Fike Swim Signs U.S. National Teamer Gabby DeLoof
Pan Pacs Qualifier and newly minted U.S. National Teamer Gabby DeLoof is the newest member of a stacked team of…
Speedo Appointed Official Supplier for Team UK at Invictus Games
Speedo, the global swimwear brand, today announces its partnership with Team UK for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover, taking place from October 20 to 27.
Smack Straps – A Competitive Swimmer’s Must Have For Goggle Comfort
Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.
Case Study: Can Open Water Swimming Help Treat Depression?
A recent case study reported in the British Medical Journal and subsequently made into an episode of the BBC documentary series, “The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs,” describes how a 24-year-old mother eliminated her medications for major depressive disorder and anxiety over a period of four months as she began a program of weekly swimming in cold water. But could cold water swimming really help treat depression?
Impact of the New NCAA Recruiting Rules 2018
You are just starting your junior year in high school and on September 1 you received tons of emails from college coaches. Its all fun and games until they start pressing you to take an official visit.
Practice Tips for Intermediate Swimmers
In this blog post, we’ll discuss necessary gear, practice tips, and exercises for intermediate swimmers.
FINIS Set of the Week: A Paddle Kind of Fun
This set includes a variety of drills to get the most out of what the Iso paddles have to offer. The key benefit here lies in developing the various muscle groups that swimmers should be using throughout the stroke.
