Training

How to Have Better “Bad” Swim Practices

We all have ’em. Those workouts where nothing seems to go your way. Here is how to make the most of those sessions in the pool.

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What are Anthony Ervin’s Favorite Paddles?

And Anthony Ervin’s got a great set you can do with them…

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Funky Trunks for THAT guy in the squad

Aussie swimwear label Funky Trunks is ready to Break Out its new collection.

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Personalized Holiday Swim Towels!

Get your swimmers personalized towels just in time for the Holidays!

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Fike Swim Signs World Champion Swimmer Eva Fabian

US National Teamer, World Champion, and former Yale standout Eva Fabian has joined Fike Swim’s growing team of professional athletes.

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Why RPM Matters in Swimming

In the sprinters’ world, RPM matters. When a swimmer goes from hip-driven to shoulder-driven, he basically changes the technique of using his hand (and arm) from an airplane wing and paddle to using it as a propeller.

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Breaststroke Guru Nagy Will Coach Gyurta, Talks Hand Positioning

Legendary breaststroke coach Jozsef Nagy has returned to Hungary and will coach Daniel Gyurta and contributes an article on hand positioning for breaststroke

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Are You Swimming Faster in Practice than Competition? Here’s Why.

It can be infuriating and mystifying for swimmers to swim faster in practice than competition. Here is the simple reason for why this happens.

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Avoiding Low Back Pain in Swimming | BridgeAthletic

Low back pain (LBP) can greatly hinder both performance and mobility.

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2017 Gamecock Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

Train like a GAMECOCK! Training focuses on intensive conditioning, thorough instruction and analysis of all four strokes.

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Excelle Sports Travel Talks with Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt

Olympic swimmers Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt have some travel stories to tell.

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5 Things My Swim Coach Told Me That Apply in Real Life

The sport of swimming will teach you a lot over the course of your life. From how to deck change to be able to MacGyver a set of Swedish goggles thirty seconds before you have to be up on the blocks. Here are some of the life-lasting lessons that your swim coach will remind you about over your career.

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The Improvement You Want Isn’t in the Pool

Want to boost your performance in the pool? Here’s how to do it without swimming a single extra meter or yard.

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How to Be More Consistent in Practice

You won’t always be the most talented or the fastest swimmer in the pool. But you can be the most…

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Rio Reflections with Olympic Open Water Head Coach Catherine Vogt

Open water head Olympic coach and associate head swim coach of University of Southern California, Catherine Vogt, knows how to get results.

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