Training

2021 Gator Swim Camps – Dates Are Live

The Florida Gator Olympic Swim Camp is designed for the swimmer who is looking to take their swimming to the next level and spend time with Olympic legends!

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5 Observations into How an Athlete’s Age Affects Dryland Workouts

Explore 5 scientific principles that determine how an athlete’s age affects dryland workouts in order to individualize dryland for all “ages.”

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #309

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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James Magnussen on 2011 Scuffle with Russians in 4×100 Free Ready Room

Magnussen not only had pneumonia 2 weeks prior to the meet, but in the ready room for the 4×100 free relay there was a bit of a scuffle with the Russian team

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SSPC: Mackenzie Padington Explains Her Pre-Olympic Retirement

Padington explains her reasons for leaving the sport she’s been in since age 4, including injury and being unhappy with her current training environment

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7 Tips for Improving Your Freestyle Technique

Faster freestyle swimming starts with efficient technique. Here are seven tips for improving your freestyle stroke technique.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #308

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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FINIS Set of the Week: Tugboat Power Up!

This week’s workout focuses on building strength by adding parachutes to the sets, using a heavier one followed by a lighter one.

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Yoga for Swimmers: Seven Poses to Help Improve Your Freestyle

A yoga practice designed for swimmers is an effective way to develop the strength and mobility needed to improve your freestyle performance

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #307

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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SSPC: Sydney Pickrem Gives Opinion on New Canadian Olympic Trials Format

She gave us her perspective on ISL Season 2, making the move to Toronto, and the new Canadian Olympic Trial format that was released last week.

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Bodyweight Dryland Workout – SURGE Strength’s 10 Best Exercises

Check out SURGE Strength’s 10 best exercises for your next bodyweight dryland workout. There are perfect for working out at home or without equipment.

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Escape Winter and Train in the Florida Keys

Revive practice sessions for your team by enhancing your winter training at Jacobs Aquatic Center (JAC) in beautiful, sunny Key Largo, FL.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #306

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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Fix Your Goggle Headache With Smack Swim Strap

Smack Strap is a unique braided elastic replacement goggle strap which is specifically designed to reduce pressure from goggle straps.

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