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Swim Smart Downloadable Teaching Aides

Whether you are struggling with workouts, teaching the strokes, or want to learn more about nutrition and dryland, Download-ables has something for everyone.

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Do More Than Just Improve Technique With These 5 Swimming Drills

Drill sets are a staple in any swim team’s training routine for winning the season. Even elite athletes continue to incorporate drills to their training…

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A 1980 Olympian’s View on COVID-19 Cancelled Meets

Nancy Hogshead-Makar was named an Olympian on the U.S. 1980 team and never had the chance to compete in the boycotted Olympics.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Kick, Swim, Switch

This week’s set of the week, a simple cardio workout with a mix of kick and full stroke, comes from Bryn Lewis, marketing manager at FINIS.

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Coronavirus Crisis Counseling for Swimmers on Champion’s Mojo Podcast

Champion’s Mojo addresses some of the disappointment, loss and frustration among swimmers, due to the Coronavirus and the cancellation of the spring season

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Racing Out of Your Turns (Part 1 of 2-Part Flip Turn Series)

Once your body has made the flip, any hesitation, any little last minute adjustments, any imbalance, every single micro change you need to make takes time.

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Swimmers Can Recover Faster With These 8 Tips

When you are swimming multiple times a day at a high intensity, your body needs a chance to refuel and repair. Do this…

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Swim Mom Musings: Finding Joy During The Covid-19 Outbreak

As the mom of an NCAA Athlete, I have listened to athletes and parents, especially swimming, share, comfort and console during this awful pandemic.

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The Break-Away: Start with Power, End with Speed

The Break-Away allows swimmers to automatically disconnect from a Power Tower at a set point in the lane, up to 15 yards away.

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Learn How to Swim at a Faster Speed

Improving individual metrics generally leads to improved outcomes, but it’s not always a given. Sometimes, in developing certain metrics…

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Why FitLock Has Changed the Way Men Wear Swimsuits Forever

A3 Performance is excited to announce the launch of FitLock, the first-ever male swimwear drawstring lock that provides a secure, fast fit swim after swim

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Reducing Frontal Drag, Racing Caps

To compete in swimming at your very best, every possible effort should be made to reduce frontal drag during your race.

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Swim Faster By Perfecting Stroke Technique

Being in the water means you’re working with plenty of resistance, and resistance equals drag, which is the opposing force against your forward motion in…

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How a “Distance Coach” Produces Fast Sprinters

“What got you here won’t get you there” is a common phrase you hear when climbing in your profession. And it’s no different for collegiate swim coaches.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Lunch Time IM Workout

This week’s set of the week comes from Bryn Lewis, marketing manager at FINIS and former swimmer at the University of North Texas.

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