What Is A Performance Based Identity and How Does It Affect Athletes?
Dr. Ben Houltberg breaks down “Performance Based Identity” in this 26 minute presentation.
SwimMom Musings: Dear Coach
Our role as parents in this swimming journey might sometimes conflict with a coaches goals… So coaches, here’s an open letter of things we want you to know but may never express.
In Briefs 10/10/15: Albany Area Aquatic Facility, Tulane, USMS News
Check out news from around the web in this edition of “In Briefs”.
Protein Bars: What’s The Best One?
Protein bars have the purpose of filling that hunger when whole foods cannot be implemented, like during practice or immediately after, but what is the best?
Want to be ultra successful in the pool, but you’re not getting there?
Here are the 9 things you have to do and 9 famous quotes to motivate you along the way…
SwimMom Musings: What Matters Most
Swimming is one of the most demanding sports in the world. Every parent and swimmer know this all to well. It can be frustrating, exhausting and some days just plain hard on your emotions.
Psych 101: Focus on the Parts of Swimming You Can Control
How do you know what causes you to mentally sabotage your race and how do you overcome it?
The Key To A More Focused Practice: Caffeine
The truth about caffeine and its benefits for a more focused practice and more.
Why The Fundamental Law of Inertia Matters In Swimming
Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
Master This Killer Glute Workout To Help Improve Kick
This killer glute workout will help get that kick stronger for any race.
Learn the Hex-Bar Deadlift to Increase your Swim Strength
We prefer to recommend the Hex Bar / Trap Bar over a regular barbell because it helps to decrease shear forces on the lumbar spine. This allows you to stabilize your shoulders in neutral and promotes proper movement mechanics, especially with taller athletes.
4 Exercises To Strengthen The Shoulders
4 exercises that help strengthen the shoulder and help prevent injuries.
Learn the Dumbbell Deadlift to Increase your Swim Strength
The Dumbbell Deadlift is one of our favorite exercises to increase your swimmer strength.
2015 Race Club Fall Swimisodes Are Here (Video)
In swimming, where water is 800 times denser than air so every detail counts.
