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FINIS Set of the Week: Mid-Distance Pace Set

This week’s set of the week comes from Dave Durden, US Olympic Coach and head men’s swimming coach at Cal. Alternate paced sets and rest.

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Swimming for Strength Athletes Part 8 – Dryland Training

Former NCAA Championship Swimmer and now Professional CrossFit™ Athlete Colleen Fotsch offers workouts to become a more efficient swimmer.

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UBC Thunderbirds Adopt FORM Swim Goggles for Training

Canada’s reigning champs, the UBC Thunderbirds, have adopted FORM Swim Goggles with smart display which allow swimmers to see their metrics in the moment.

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Skeptical about BODIMAX? So Were These Athletes…

You’re allowed to be skeptical. You’re allowed to do your research. Many athletes and coaches who firmly believe in BODIMAX were once in your shoes.

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Deep End Fitness Is Expanding, Seeking Instructors

At Deep End Fitness, we’ve conducted years of research and analysis to have a better understanding of the benefits the water can provide.

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Swimming for Strength Athletes Part 7 – Efficient Breathing

Former NCAA Championship Swimmer and now Professional CrossFit™ Athlete Colleen Fotsch offers helpful tips to become a more efficient swimmer.

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: SwimAtlanta

In existence since 1977, SwimAtlanta continues to be one of the premiere swim clubs in the nation, producing swimmers who excel at all levels.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Freestyle/Backstroke Sprint Set

This week’s FINIS set of the week includes a short sprint set to work on maintaining your stroke count. Add freestyler paddles for more of a challenge.

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The 4K Meet Warm Up: Fike Swim Ambassadors Share Their Routines

Here are some meet warm-ups from our Fike Swim pros. They’re all very different but none of the swimmers are wedded to exactly the same warm-up.

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Wayne, Linda van der Poll Bring Big Blue Swim School to Wake County, N.C.

Big Blue Swim School is coming to Wake County, North Carolina as part of a deal signed by husband-and-wife franchisees Wayne and Linda van der Poll.

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Olympic Champion Dave Berkoff Joins BioOx to Promote Clean Air

Dave Berkoff has held a myriad of titles throughout his life: Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, creator of the Berkoff Blastoff, elite swim coach.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Dave Berkoff Joins BioOx to Promote Clean Air

Dave Berkoff has held a myriad of titles throughout his life: Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, creator of the Berkoff Blastoff, elite swim coach.

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Extraordinary Swim Year Concludes with Barbados Open Water Festival

It’s been a landmark year for open water swimming in Barbados. The Barbados Aquatic Sports Association (BASA) successfully hosted two major regional meets .

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Swimming for Strength Athletes Part 6 – Pull Pattern

Former NCAA Championship Swimmer and now Professional CrossFit™ Athlete Colleen Fotsch tackles workouts and helpful tips to become a more efficient swimmer.

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Crow Canyon Sharks

This week’s BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week, the Crow Canyons Sharks, are a year-round USA Swimming team from the Bay Area of California.

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