Training

How to Make Your New Training Routine Stick

Feeling a little out of sorts without your usual training routine? Here are some ways to make your new training schedule stick.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #50 – Squats (With Weight)

Start slow, but now is a good time to begin adding some weight to your squat routine if you haven’t already. Start small.

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6 Takeaways for Swim Coaches from Urban Meyer’s “Above the Line”

Urban Meyer is a three-time national football college champion. Here are six lessons in leadership that swim coaches can pull from his book, “Above the Line.”

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Destro Machines Offers Steep Discounts And Advice To Swimmers During COVID-19

Destro Machines is offering a $200 discount on the purchase of a Destro Machines Swim Tower or Double tower, now through June 1st.

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See 2357 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 2757 Swim Jobs.

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SwimSwam Podcast: The Best Home Workout Setup You’ve Seen

I’d say as far as at-home dryland setups, Adam’s has to rival the best of the best, with full racks of kettlebells, TRX bands, and more

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What Kobe Bryant Can Teach Swimmers About Developing a Legendary Mindset

Kobe Bryant was a 5-time NBA champion and gold medalist. Here are some things swimmers can learn from the late Laker about having a legendary mindset.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #48 – Increasing the Load

It can be hard to increase the load of bodyweight exercises as you get stronger. This workout will add variations that should be tougher.

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Try This Simple Tweak for More Effective Self-Talk

The language you use has a direct effect on your effort, your confidence, and your results. Here’s a simple self-talk tweak you can make today.

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6 Things Swimmers Will Learn from “The Mindful Athlete”

Mindfulness training is a simple and effective way to conquer pre-race nerves, stay focused, keep calm, and get in the Zone.

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #47: Glutes, Hips, and Hamstrings

Lunges, squats, and jumps build the crux of this workout.

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Backyard Pool Drill: Salo 50

So many are locked out of lap pools, but you can use your backyard pool as an ideal tool to keep you in shape as a competitive swimmer or triathlete.

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Swimming With Music During Quarantine

We’re all stuck at home during quarantine and itching to stay active. FINIS is here to help make these workouts inspired and fun with audio!

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9 Books for Swimmers and Swim Coaches

Looking for some awesome books for swimmers and swim coaches? Here is my essential reading list for swimmers and coaches.

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Reducing Frontal Drag With Hammer Head Swim Caps

The Race Club’s Dr. Gary Hall Sr. explains how the Hammer Head caps effectively reduce frontal drag and allow your swimming speed to reach the next level.

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