Training

Simone Manuel on Bowman Practices: “The hardest training I’ve ever done in my entire career”

Although the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim didn’t net the results Simone Manuel was expecting, she has seen many positive signs for her swimming this winter

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Backstroke – The Tempo Stroke Volume 1: Foundations, The Tempo Cliff & Progress Sustainability

Diving into the relationship between stroke rate, stroke efficiency, and all things tempo when it comes to backstroke training.

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Sven Schwarz Describes Training Camps with Lukas Martens, Florian Wellbrock, & Oliver Klemet

Germany’s Sven Schwarz is coming off a weekend that saw him break his first European Record, dropping a 7:38.1 in the 800 free

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The Dirty Truth About Chlorine, Sweat, And Your Swim Gear

Let’s not sugarcoat it: swim gear gets gross–fast. Chlorine, sweat, sunscreen, and bacteria build up on your suits and training equipment.

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How to Conquer Fear of Failure and Swim Fast When It Counts

Learn why fear of failure affects swimmers, how it impacts performance, and actionable strategies to bounce back and swim fast under pressure.

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Top 10 Sporti Swim Gear Picks for Swimmers in 2025

We combed through customer feedback, swimmer reviews, and our own editorial picks to bring you the 10 best Sporti swim products for 2025.

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How Olympic Champions Deal with Injuries

Injured? Learn how elite swimmers like Coughlin and Phelps turned setbacks into comebacks—and how you can come back stronger than ever.

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Gretchen Walsh After Record-Breaking Weekend: “I need to find new motivation”

Reflecting on the unexpected success of the weekend, Walsh admitted that she will now have to reset her goals for the rest of the long course season.

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Improved Meet Entry Flow in Commit

Courtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner Commit Swimming has Team Management Software Improved Meet Entry Flow in Commit What…

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Leon Marchand after Ft Lauderdale: “I didn’t know where I was before the meet… now I know”

Marchand didn’t win a single race, having tight battles in both the 200 and 400 IM but ultimately touching 2nd in both.

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2025 Ohio State Swimming Gold Medal Camps and Clinics – Sign Up Today

These clinics will provide each camper with the best opportunity to enhance their skills while focusing on the technical details of each stroke

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Find New Ways To Get Faster With RIPPLE Anti-Paddles

Instead of adding resistance to your stroke, Anti-Paddles create a slip through the water, forcing swimmers to focus on a full arm catch and proper leverage.

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Why Swimmers Shouldn’t Sleep on Their Starts

Getting off the blocks fast helps set the tone for the rest of your races. Here’s why you shouldn’t sleep on your starts.

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Affordable Swim Gear for Competitive Swimmers: Suits, Goggles & More

Between doubles and meets, swimmers to cycle through suits, goggles, and gear faster than most people cycle through laundry. It’s expensive!.

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Sporti Swim Gear Reviews – What Swimmers Are Saying

When it comes to swim gear—what really matters is what happens after the unboxing. How does it hold up after 30 practices?

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