Swim Training: In Defense of Drills
Gary Hall Sr.: “Since it takes place in a medium some 800 times denser than air, swimming could arguably claim to be the most technique-sensitive sport out there.”
Race Video: Watch Nathan Adrian Rip a 21.90 in Prelims at LA Invite
Nathan Adrian was pleased with his 21.90 morning swim at Los Angeles Invitational. See how it unfolded here.
Video Interview: Nathan Adrian Scratches 50 Free, Talks with SwimSwam Before Leaving LA Invite
Nathan Adrian scratched Saturday’s finals at LA Invite and headed back to Northern California. But first he took some time to discuss his road to Nationals with SwimSwam’s Anne Lepesant.
Race Video: Nathan Adrian Crushes Field in 100 Free at LA Invite
Nathan Adrian smoked the field from lane 8, winning the men’s 100 free in 48.32 at Los Angeles Invitational on Friday, July 18.
Race Video: Matt Grevers Winning 100 Free Consols at LA Invite
Matt Grevers won the consolation final of the men’s 100 free at Los Angeles Invitational with 51.08.
Q&A With Former St. Petersburg Aquatics Swimmer, Rising Star Contestant, Macy Kate
It’s T-minus 30 hours until former Nationally-ranked swimmer Macy Kate performs head-to-head on ABC’s The Rising Star, and we caught…
Swimming With Purpose: Crossing Lake St. Clair for Cystic Fibrosis
Swimming St. Clair has raised close to $50,000 over the past six years for the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The Cutest Swimmer in the World – Platypus Video
Swimming video courtesy of Cute Creatures Great And Small.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Yucaipa, California Photo Vault
Mark Gangloff and participants going over breaststroke drills at The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com in Yucaipa, CA.
Burning Skin or Itching at Swim Meets
“Unfortunately for the swimmers, chlorine side-effects are the worst at swim meets. Because of increased chlorine, swimmers are exposed to higher levels of chlorine during meets.”
HardCore Swim of the Week: Michael Phelps finds his statement swim in Athens
A big comeback swim has been missing, a headline-grabbing time that would really put the world on notice. In Athens this weekend, Phelps made his statement with a 51.67 in the 100 fly.
3 Ways to Improve Your Relay Starts in Swimming
Racing in a group of 4 teammates is the closest swimming gets to feeling like a true team sport. In order to succeed, relay members need to not only have flawless starts, but also perfect timing with their teammate’s finish.
Olympic Champ Nathan Adrian explains the Ancient Art of Cupping – Gold Medal Minute Video
3-time Olympic gold medalist, Nathan Adrian, explains why he uses the ancient art of cupping to recover.
Lencoe To Attempt 12 Hour Swim To Raise Money For The MS Society of Canada
Former Canadian national team member Taryn Lencoe will attempt to swim for 12 hours to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis…
Swim Training: How to Gain a Balanced Underwater Kick
A key ingredient of a successful underwater kick is a proper coordination between the movements of the head, chest, hips and feet. Without a balance between all movements of the body a swimmer sacrifices speed, strength and efficiency in underwater kicking.
Comments Off on Swim Training: How to Gain a Balanced Underwater Kick
