Training

Dryland Exercises for a Stronger Pull: SURGE Strength’s Top 3

Learn some of SURGE Strength’s must-program dryland exercises for a stronger pull and faster swimming to see results that transfer to the pool!

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McKeown’s Coaching Staff Explains Methodology of 17-on, 4-off Training Cycles

We covered McKeown’s 21-day training cycles when we spoke with her, and now we get a behind-the-scenes look at why this training method works

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Why Your Coach Makes You Train Your “Off” Strokes

We all have the things we excel at—and things we don’t—in the water. Strokes included. Here is why coach is having you train them.

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Florent Manaudou Reveals the Downside of Being a Superhero

Manaudou hits on training in France pre-Olympics, his free time outside of the water, and what he gained by taking a break after the 2016 Olympic Games.

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SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: “RBP”

January’s SwimmersBest Drill of the Month comes to us from Caitlin Hamilton, Head Swimming Coach at Illinois State University.

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See 2546 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2946 Swim Jobs.

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The Day Bill Pilczuk Shook the Swimming World in Perth

In January 1998 a soft-spoken Bill Pilczuk shook the swimming world when he dethroned the top sprinter in the history of men’s swimming.

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“Help–other swimmers on my team are swimming fast and I’m not.”

When teammates perform well, and you don’t, you are provided an opportunity to supercharge your own improvement. Here’s how.

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Emily Escobedo Explains Pros and Cons of Unexpectedly Making the National Team

At the January Pro Swim in Richmond, she topped the field in both the 100 (1:07.11) and 200 (2:23.46) breast, going even faster than the likes of Lilly King

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How to Build a Pre-Race Routine to Dominate Your PB’s

Ready to smash some PB’s? Here are some ideas for how to build a legendary pre-race routine so that you are locked in on race day.

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ONE Swim Training: Train Savage – BR Kick Muscles

The goal of this circuit is to build the BR Kick muscles.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #344

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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Competitor Coach of the Month: Matt Kredich, Tennessee

Tennessee has reloaded dramatically, with 9 swimmers currently projected to score NCAA points. All five of the Volunteer relays rank in the top 7 nationally.

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Big Blue Swim School Is Coming Soon To Denver

One of the nation’s fastest growing swim school franchises will have its first pool in the area located in Centennial at the Smoky Hill Town Center.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #343

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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