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A Resisted Sprint Set That Builds a Faster 100 Freestyle

Looking to build more speed in the pool? Here’s a post-activation potentiation set that improves 100 freestyle performance.

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Everyone Says “Keep Your Legs Straight”… But Is It True?

The best free kick is neither completely stiff nor excessively bent. An efficient flutter kick comes from the hips, with a natural, slight bend at the knees.

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Ear Pro Pre-Swim Ear Spray Expands Across Swimming Through SwimOutlet.com & Olympic Partnerships

Leading new generation ear care brand continues national growth through major retail, media, and Olympic collaborations.

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Generate Multi-Swimmer Reports in Seconds with Commit Swimming

Creating reports for multiple swimmers is now faster and more flexible than ever. With Commit Swimming’s Multi-Swimmer Reports, coaches…

Chris Plumb Previews The GAINswim Clinic, And What Swim Teams Get Wrong About Dryland

In this GMM takeover the SwimSwam podcast we have Chris Plumb, Head Coach and CEO of Carmel Swim Club and Chris Webb, Director GAINswim.

A Sprint Set That Builds Stroke Length at High Stroke Rates

Fast sprinting isn’t just winding up and spinning the arms—elite sprinters hold lots of water, too. Here’s a sprint set to build both.

This One Breathing Mistake Is Ruining Your Freestyle Swimming

While many swimmers focus on turning their head correctly, they often overlook another important part of the stroke: the leading arm.

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An Underwater Dolphin Kick Set for Exploring Technique and Speed

In the market for faster underwaters? Here’s a simple underwater dolphin kick set that helps swimmers improve kick technique, body awareness, and speed.

Six Reasons Why You’re Getting Tired So Quickly While Swimming

Many people assume they are simply out of shape, but in most cases, fitness isn’t the main problem. The real issue is inefficient technique.

The Right Way to Use Swim Paddles for a Stronger Stroke (and More Speed)

Are you using your paddles the right way? Here’s how paddles change your stroke and how to use them for faster, stronger swimming.

Taper in Swimming: How to Swim Your Fastest on Race Day

A great taper in swimming can be the difference between a personal best time and underperforming on race day. Here’s how to nail your taper.

Track Team Progress with Commit Swimming’s Time Standard Summary Reports

Understanding how your team is progressing through time standards has never been easier. Commit Swimming’s Time Standard Summary Reports provide…

Why Water Enters Your Nose or Mouth While Breathing in Freestyle

Beginning to exhale while your head is underwater helps you in taking one quick, relaxed inhale instead of trying to exhale and inhale at the same time.

Why Strong Glutes Improve Underwater Dolphin Kick Speed

Faster dolphin kicks aren’t just about ankle flexibility and big quads. Here’s the critical role that the glutes play in your underwaters.

A Kick-First Sprint Set for Faster Swimming

Loading the kick first in a sprint set is a powerful way to build a bigger motor for race day. Here’s a set to do just that.