3 Ways You Are Hurting Your Teammates
Having teammates is vital to success, but are you doing a good job as one? While often our hearts are in the right place, we can fall into patterns that negatively affect those around us.
How to Master The Back Footplate on Starts
There are two options for the track start using the back footplate, weight forward or weight backward.
Deciding Where to Commit to College
Here are some tips to help you keep the process fun and ultimately help you make the right choice in where you commit.
SwimMom Musings: College is Almost Here
This is dedicated to the thousands of kids all over tonight who are at a crossroads.
The Key To Success: Trust Your Coach
Most of the success as a swimmer comes from how hard they train and how motivated they are to reach their goals, but a huge factor in how well you train and compete, comes from your coach.
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.
