Training

3 Simple Rules for Better Swim Workouts

Unlock better swim workouts and training (and more motivation, too) with these simple rules for high-performance swimming workouts.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Skills and Drills

This week’s set is focused on technique; specifically the early vertical forearm in the catch.

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How to Rebound After a Bad Swim Race

Bad swim races happen to us all, including our Olympic idols. Here are some elite tips for rebounding after a poor performance in competition.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Shake It Out

This week’s set was designed for recovery. 2000 yards to shake it out and get that lactic acid out of your body.

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How British Swim School is Changing Communities Across North America

British Swim School’s approach goes beyond teaching swimming strokes; it’s about instilling life-saving skills and water confidence in students of all ages.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb

Plumb put Carmel swimmers Alex Shackell (pictured) and Aaron Shackell on the U.S. Olympic team, earning him a spot on the American coaching staff in Paris.

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5 Benefits of Counting Your Strokes When Swimming

Counting your strokes is more than just a tool for swimming more efficiently. It’s also awesome for swimming mindfully, preparing for competition, and more.

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FINIS Set of the Week: IM Free For All

This week’s set was designed for those who are trying to add a little bit of IM into their workouts, but want to do it in moderation.

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Training and Support Received as a British Swim School Franchise Owner

The BSS comprehensive training and support program ensures owners have the resources to confidently manage all aspects of running a swim school from day one

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US Olympic Trials a Reminder to Focus on What You Can Control

US Trials were a proving ground for swimmers who were able to focus on the things they can control, and forget the rest.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Kick It Up A Notch

This week’s set is a good old fashioned kick set with a little bit of breath control at the end.

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Winning Life’s Gold Medal: Ten Valuable Life lessons from the Olympic Games

Olympic icon Gary Hall Sr. makes me feel lazy—in the most positive way. He is a reminder of how to live your life daily with purpose.

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British Swim School Adds New Location in Southern California

Owner Brittany Carr Seely Bringing Swim Instruction to Pasadena.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Cross Swim

Mix up your workout by adding in some land workouts into your swim!

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