Top 5 Tips for Becoming a Resilient Swimmer
Ready to become a more resilient swimmer in competition and in training? Here are 5 tips to help swimmers bounce back hard and fast.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #7 Ashley Twichell Ties the Knot
Ashley Twichell (above) got married to now-husband Derek Wall yesterday.
Update On The UVA Alleged Hazing Lawsuit
In the ongoing civil lawsuit involving five former University of Virginia men’s swim team members being accused of hazing by…
Michigan’s Athletes Connected To Host Free Mental Health Webinar Wednesday
The University of Michigan’s “Athletes Connected” program is hosting a free webinar focused on mental health in student-athletes.
10 Things Swimmers Say to Each Other They Can’t Say to Their “Normal” Friends
Swimmers have a language unto themselves. The way we talk to each other is different from the way we talk to our non-swimmer friends. Here are ten examples…
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.
Wanna Swim Faster? Start By Unleashing Your Inner Grit
Wanna punish those goals this season? Start by unleashing your inner grit in the pool.
Missy Franklin Joins USA Swimming Foundation As Ambassador (Video)
Olympian and new professional swimmer Missy Franklin has officially joined the USA Swimming Foundation through the year 2020, supporting the USA Swimming charity that seeks to teach kids swimming and water safety.
Missy Franklin Inspires All At “Exceptional Women” Seminar
Olympic champion and all-around superstar, Missy Franklin, was recently a special guest at an event in Ketchum, Idaho honoring remarkable…
UConn’s Swimming and Diving Teams Bond While Giving Back
In preparation for the 2015-16 season, the University of Connecticut men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have found fun activities to help them get to know each other better.
Wisconsin Swim Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Child
A Wisconsin swimming instructor has been charged with first degree sexual assault after admitting to touching a 3-year-old inappropriately, Wisconsin’s WISN – Milwaukee reports.
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.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53% Say Mexico’s Falsified Worlds Times Went Too Ignored
SwimSwam readers very clearly saw the falsification of entry times as an issue, though they were split on how serious an issue.
4 Exercises To Strengthen The Shoulders
4 exercises that help strengthen the shoulder and help prevent injuries.
