Training

SwimSwam Podcast: Paige McKenna on Distance Training with Bruce Gemmell

A Wisconsin commit, McKenna gets into training distance with Katie Ledecky and why she eats cookie dough before big distance workouts.

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Shoulder Driven Freestyle Technique

Along with a faster stroke rate, the technique is defined by an early downward force of the hand after entry and an earlier release at the end of the pull.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #194 – Leg Day

Today’s workout will be focused on the lower body muscles.

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SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Race Start Progression

September’s SwimmersBest Drill of the Month comes to us from the Raleigh Swim Association in Raleigh, NC.

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5 Distance Sets for Building Swim Endurance

Build endurance with these 5 distance swimming workouts from some of the best distance swimmers and coaches on the planet.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #233

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #193 – Keep It Moving

Today’s workout will be focused on keeping the heart rate up.

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Little Moments of Excellence Make Big Things Happen in the Water

Your coach has likely told you a few times that the small things matter in the water. Here’s why you should take a mindset of excellence in everything you do.

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Anti Wave Launches Direct Online Ordering of 2020 BackStroke Start Ledge Models

The new Patented Anti Wave BackStroke Start Ledges range provide a durable and easy to use Adjustable BackStroke Ledge.

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Tips for Pairing Dryland Workouts with Swim Training

Learn 5 tips for pairing dryland workouts with swim training so your swimmers can reach their full potential in and out of the water.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Catherine Kase, 2020 Women in Aquatic Sports Award Winner

Kase is the first woman to serve twice (2016 & 2020-21) as an Olympic Head Coach, in addition to head coaching at 4 FINA World Championships

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #232

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…

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Swimming Power Harness – Drive with the Shoulders

Swim Smart’s Swimming Power Harness is an upgrade to the typical waist belt used by parachutes and Power Towers.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #192 – Push It (Up)

Today’s workout will be focused on the upper body muscles.

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Make Each Lap Count at the Pool Today

Whether you are back in the pool full-time or getting just a few minutes in the water each day, here’s how to make each stroke and lap count.

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