Resistance Training: Try This Swim Parachute Set
Becoming comfortable with fatigue is a crucial part of the racing experience, particularly to swimmers who regularly compete in the 200’s of stroke. The added drag experienced while swimming with a Swim Parachute simulates this feeling to perfection, allowing you to provide real-time feedback in a training setting.
2014 YISS Swim Invitational Recap
Courtesy of Jason Van Galder, Yongsan International School of Seoul: There were countless Personal Best times and huge improvements from…
2014 Charlotte Grand Prix: Phelps vs. Lochte, The Importance of THE Rivalry
After the swimming world got to witness one of the most exciting races lat month at the Mesa Grand Prix…
A Way To Build Long Course Endurance In Swimming
Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam Partner. Featured Image: Anthony Ervin, Olympic Gold Medalist For some, the return of long course…
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Underwater Freestyle Drill
This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympians…
5 signs you used to have a swimmers body
#2 – Stretch marks line your college swimming team tattoo.
How to improve your technique with the Freestyle Hand Paddle
Whether you’re gearing up for an open water race, training for a triathlon or writing age group practices, the Freestyler paddle is an essential tool for improving freestyle technique. (Image: Anthony Ervin)
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: NBG Butterfly Drill
This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympian…
How do you move a pool bulkhead? By Kicking – David Marsh Performance Video
It is time to challenge yourself to think in new ways.
Pool Indoor Air Quality: Why It Matters To Your Health And Performance (Part 3)
Peeing in the pool creates a nerve toxin cyanogen chloride, which reacts slowly with water vapor to form toxic hydrogen cyanide poison. This issue is quite serious. Serious enough that the Federal Government has been taking steps to address the issue of indoor pool air quality.
Chris Walker Hebborn: Three things backstrokers really need to do
The 23 year-old is Britain’s top ranked backstroker following his wins in the 50m and 100m at last months British Championships, where he caught attention for his tattoos as well as his swimming.
Shouts From the Stands: The Company That We keep
As the NBA deals with its own discrimination scandal, should the USA Swimming Foundation keep a more careful eye on who it associates with?
A “Coach’s Eye”: Ryan Lochte’s 200 Freestyle (With Race Video)
We’ve taken a look at Lochte’s 200 freestyle race from two Grand Prix events, just as we did with Phelps’ 100 butterfly.
Shouts From the Stands: 3 Reasons Why Michael Phelps’ Comeback Might Not Be the Greatest Thing Ever
The Prodigal Son returns to the competition pool on Thursday in Mesa. While most of the world is beside themselves with excitement, some, like Justin Max, are a little more apprehensive.
