Training

3 Proven Ways to Use Self-Talk to Become a Better Swimmer

Research has shown that the self-talk we use is tied to how we end up swimming in the pool. Here is your guide to mastering this skill so that you can self-talk your way to becoming a faster swimmer.

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Watch: Franklin, Lochte And More Launch ‘Speedo Fit’ Aquatic Training

Watch Missy Franklin, Cullen Jones, Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian, and Natalie Coughlin launch Speedo Fit, a new aquatic training regimen.

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Design the Perfect Cap with SwimCapz Custom Designer on SwimSwam

SwimCapz has built an easy-to-use tool to design your own swim caps and have them delivered right to your door.

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Why Dolphin Kick Matters in Backstroke

Dolphin kick backstroke is one of the best ways to learn how to develop a fast stroke rate.

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A Berry Smoothie Recovery

Smoothies are a fan favorite among athletes, and what’s not to love; they’re super tasty, cold, refreshing, and quench your thirst.

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Ryan Lochte: “One of the Hardest Sets I’ve Ever Done.”

Ryan Lochte’s work ethic in the pool is second to none. For #TBT we are going show a set from 2012 he describes as one of the hardest he has ever done.

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NCAA and World Champion Josh Schneider’s Favorite Sprint Set

US National team member and NCAA champion Josh Schneider shares one of his favorite sprint sets for you fast-twitch swimmers out there.

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The Athlete In You

Custom Woven Towels is the leading source for custom swim towels

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Smoothies can make a good post-workout meal replacement!

Smoothies and smoothie bowls make great meal replacements, as long as you choose ingredients from each of the smoothie guide categories. This will ensure that you are getting nutrients you need.

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16 Reasons You Will Love The 2016 Olympic Preview Issue

#1 – Michael Phelps in gold

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The Art of Breathing in Swimming

While swimming, breathing is not that simple. The questions ‘How often do we breathe?’ ‘Where do we breathe?’ or even ‘How do we breathe?’ are legitimate ones. The answers are not that obvious, either.

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6 Questions Swim Parents Always Ask

This post was originally posted at YourSwimBook.com. You can join Olivier’s weekly motivational newsletter for swimmers by clicking here. They…

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Fusion Swim Camps Feature Top-notch Swim Programs at the University of Denver & Denison University

The two 2016 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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Are you a Student of Swimming?

What are the obstacles you face to improving as a swimmer? Look no further than your passion for the sport.

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ROKA wins Red Dot Award for Product Design of their R1 goggle

The goggle proved its excellence in the most prestigious international competition for product design, which this year included a record 5,214 products from 57 nations.

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