Swimming Isn’t Normal
Our Coaches Don’t Have A Clue: We all know somebody who can argue any point, who can take something absurd and rationalize it until it sounds reasonable. This is how coaches clung for decades to arguments against muscle mass in swimming
Four Things Unsaid in a Coach’s Goodbye
Stories from the Road: Four Things Unsaid in a Coach’s Goodbye
Why do we swim?
This question, that at first glance seems easy enough, actually proves to be a little harder to answer. Maybe you’ve never given it much thought.
What does Roddy “Rowdy” Piper have to do with swimming?
Roddy “Rowdy” Piper died this past week after gracing our world with 61 years. He was a wrestler that debuted in the national stage in 1975 but really gained national attention in the late 1980’s in the World Wrestling Federation.
Laura Sogar – First year out of college is no joke (Video Interview)
Laura Sogar put together a great swim to win the women’s 200 breaststroke with her time of 2:23.54, posting the 14th fastest time in the world this year
How to do The Kneeling Spiderman Pushup
Day 5 – Building Blocks Progression powered by BridgeAthletic: Today we introduce our most technical variation of the pushup, The Kneeling Spiderman Pushup.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #1 The G.O.A.T. Conquers the World
The GOAT has descended from the heavens (or risen from the seas?!) and we are not worthy.
The Tempo Pushup increases focus on shoulder stability and your core
Day 4 – Building Blocks Progression powered by BridgeAthletic: Today’s exercise is an alteration of the pushup that tests even the best athletes. Make sure you and your athletes master the previous day before proceeding!
4 Questions to Ask Yourself During the Off-Season
For swimmers the off-season is usually a short respite after a long year of training. Here are 4 questions for swimmers to ask themselves before embarking on a fresh year of swimming.
The Pushup promotes enhanced fingertip to toe connection and stability
Day 3, Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic: The pushup adds stability and mobility work for shoulders with a longer lever and promotes enhanced fingertip to toe connection and stability.
Lo Swim: Helping Athletes Help Their Teams
“As the Director of Philanthropy for Lo Swim, I set up fundraisers for teams to help pay for new equipment, travel and event expenses, as well as scholarships for their team members.”
The Kneeling Pushup: Why You Need To Do It
Day two of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic: Today we breakdown the kneeling pushup. Check out the instructional video below and keep progressing!
Shallow Water Blackout: One Man’s Second Chance At Life
If you are not familiar with Shallow Water Blackout (SWB), it is essentially when a person “faints” while doing hypoxic swim training, free diving or playing breath holding games in the water.
Building Blocks: The Pushup Progression
This post marks the release of the Building Blocks Series Volume 1 powered by BridgeAthletic. Each week you will be given the building blocks necessary for mastering the fundamental exercises that build elite athletic performance.
