Training

This Is How Fast Katie Ledecky Swims in Practice

Think you have what it takes to race Katie Ledecky? Here is what the greatest active swimmer on the planet does in practice.

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2017 Nike Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

Designed for competitive youth and high school swimmers, the Nike Swim Camps are stroke technique camps directed by some of the most respected coaches in the country.

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How To Train For High Octane Freestyle

The 50-meter sprint primarily involves two of the three energy systems we have available to use. Stored energy and anaerobic energy production are the two principal ways in which we delivery ATP to our muscles for this short, all-out burst of speed.

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How to Make the Most of Your Swim Meet Warm-Up

Make the most of your training on race day with this proven way to supercharge your warm-up so that your hard work shows up at race time.

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Power Up Your Kick with the Zona Kick Drill

Ready to ditch the kickboard? Develop a more balanced freestyle kick with the Zona kick drill, which will challenge you in a myriad of ways.

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American Record Holder and US Paralympian Lizzi Smith Joins Fike Swim

American Record Holder and US Paralympian Lizzi Smith, who won silver and bronze medals at the Rio Paralympics, has joined Fike Swim’s growing team of professional athletes.

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Arena Donates Swimwear And Equipment To Project Playground

Global water instinct brand arena has pledged its support to Swedish non-profit, Project Playground, through a donation of swimwear and equipment for the organization’s initiatives.

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Colorado Time Systems Awarded Patent For Backstroke Start Device

A PlayCore company, was awarded Australian Patent No. 2013382748 titled “Start assist device for swimmers with positioning and removal mechanism.”

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FINIS Introduces Adjustable Swim Chute

FINIS, Inc., a worldwide leader in technical swimming innovation, is proud to introduce the Drag+Fly™ adjustable swim chute.

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7 Quotes to Help Swimmers Get Focused

Having troubled concentrating on what matters with your swimming? Here are 7 quotes to help you get focused and back on track.

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5 Quick Tips for a More Explosive Swim Start

The idea behind having a good start is simple: you want to carry a shocking amount of speed into the water, through your breakout, and explode up into the swimming portion of the race.

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The Swimmer’s Guide to Punching Fear of Failure in the Face

If you knew that you couldn’t fail, what would you do with your swimming? Here are 8 strategies for defeating the fear of failure for swimmers.

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2017 Fusion Swim Camps Feature Top-notch Swim Programs

2017 Fusion Swim Camps have been set up so young swimmers can hone their skills in competitive strokes, turn mechanics, breathing and body positioning. A strong emphasis is placed on overall conditioning.

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The Short Term Benefits of Working Hard at Practice

The long term benefits of working hard in the pool are frequently discussed and well known. Here are 3 short term ways that hard work benefits us.

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Italian National Group Preps for World Champs at Altitude in Livigno

In preparation for the 2016 short course World Championships in Windsor, Canada, the Italian national team has taken to training…

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