5 Ways We Try To Outsmart Our Coaches
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Shout from the Stands: Strong is the New Beautiful
“Body image is an inescapable part of our society, but too often mainstream culture focuses on two categories: overweight and skinny.”
SwimJitsu is Swimming’s American Ninja Warrior (VIDEO)
Creating a unique and fun introduction to launch newcomers to swimming, USA Swimming has developed SwimJitsu – a new grow-the-sport program that combines swimming, inflatable obstacles and cannonballs.
Mental Health for Athletes: 4 Strategies to Improve Self Talk
I have used self talk strategies to help with depression, social anxiety and at times low self-esteem…
TYR Sport Summer Essentials
With summer prep in full swing, we at TYR Sport figured now is the perfect time to let you in on our very own list of seasonal favorites.
Swim To Music Launches Full Website
The website is the next step in the company’s release of their innovative concept of using music in training. The website is filled with information about their upcoming Summer Clinic Tour across the USA, the science behind their product, and the Swim to Music team.
Mireia Belmonte nominated for prestigious Princess of Asturias Sports Award
Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte has been nominated for a prestitious award in Spain, according to her Facebook page: the Princess of Asturias Award in sports.
Pacific Swimming official Brian Malick passes away
Pacific Swimming official Brian Malick passed away last week after years of promoting the sport of swimming.
How to Prepare for Long Course Season
The long course season is considerably shorter than the short course season, making the integrity of your training and meet preparation even more critical.
How to Sleep your Way to A Better Morning Swim Practice
Sleep is of paramount importance to any athlete’s training, but swimmers in particular must be able to train well in the early hours of the morning on a regular basis. Waking up at 5 a.m. (or even 4 a.m.) can throw your training off if you haven’t had enough shut-eye.
Missy Franklin film Touch the Wall primed for Movie Nights
After being available exclusively in movie theatres, the Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce film “Touch the Wall” can now be seen by clubs and teams on DVD/Blu-ray through a Group License.
Eva Fabian: From the Open Water to the Ivy League
Yale University’s Eva Fabian is not your average collegiate swimmer. At just 21 years old, Eva has already established herself as an international champion in open water events and as a force to be reckoned with in NCAA distance swimming circles.
#SwimMomMonday: A Conversation with Deirdre Twichell
SwimSwam proudly presents a new series, called SwimMomMonday in which “ordinary” swim mom Anne Lepesant talks to “extraordinary” swim moms…
How To Ramp Up Strength Training
Like most things in sports, doing the same exact strength training you did last season may not help you improve. To continue to get better, you need to challenge your body to learn more complex movements.
