BridgeAthletic November Olympic Trials Preparation Tips
As the anticipation builds leading up to the US Olympic Trials in June and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, we will stoke the excitement with high performance tips and training techniques on an ongoing basis.
The Three Year Swim Club – Book Review
The Untold Story of Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory. By Julie Checkoway
12 Athletes Candidly Respond to “Do you think swimming is hard?”
Do you ever feel like swimming is underrated?
How Effective Self-talk Can Create Positive Results in the Pool
Positive self-talk promotes better performances in the pool, increased motivation, and most importantly, a healthier lifestyle.
The Modern Competition Pool
Why are so many city governments and private organizations spending dollars on competition swimming pools?
How Important Is Sleep For Swimmers?
Swimmers know nutrition and training are important components of athletic programs. But what about the importance of sleep? This often overlooked element of your day can enhance or sabotage your athletic performance
Foods Swimmers Should Avoid While Training
Many factors determine how your training is going to go. Some foods can sabotage the many hours you spend training at the pool and the gym.
BridgeAthletic Building Blocks – MB#1
The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be modified for swimmers of all levels to perform on pooldeck.
How To Train Through That Dreaded Plateau
When training, at any level, a lot of people struggle with progress after training for a while and hit a plateau. This is commonly known as the ‘plateau syndrome’.
The Pros And Cons Of Pre-Workout
It can be difficult to fully understand what is safe and what is not when it comes your body and workout. The supplement industry is big, with some good products that can help you and some that can damage you.
SwimMom Musings: What Makes Swimmers Special
No other sport requires such dogged determination. If your child can embrace this ritual they can do anything and are already on their way to an amazing life.
BridgeAthletic October Olympic Trials Preparation Tips
We are 8 months and 11 days away from the first heat going off at the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials. Are you ready?
Killer Abs Workout In Just 6 Minutes For Better Core Connection
What better way to tighten that core then to do a killer Ab workout in only 6 short minutes.
The Post Workout Window
Whether or not to eat after practice has caused many debates. If you practice hard, then you are depleting glycogen, and tearing and ripping the muscles during training. If you want to repair your body and build up muscles, your body needs the fuel so it can recover from your workouts.
Why Great Britain’s Olympic Qualifying Standards Might Not Be As Crazy As They Seem
Great Britain’s selection system will cut the team’s size, sure, but it shouldn’t affect any clear medal hopefuls and gives the federation flexibility to put together a roster it feels good about, two major pluses in Olympic selection.
