4 Hacks for Faster Prelims Racing
Many swimmers find it harder to race fast in the morning for a number of reasons. Let’s discuss the 4 things you can do to gear up for a clutch morning performance, and ultimately, a dynamite finals session.
Washington & Jefferson College Swimming Coach Mike Orstein Lives The Dream
Mike Orstein is no stranger to the world of aquatics, a sport that he has been a part of his entire life. His 447-187-2 record at W&J makes him the most successful swimming and diving coach in the college’s history.
IKKOS Personal Trainer Customizes Your Success
Video courtesy of IKKOS. The name sounds odd, but it has historic roots. IKKOS of Tarentum was the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece, and he was known as “the trainer of champions.”
Medley Relay Swimmers compared to a meal at a Mexican Restaurant
Backstroke = The Chips and Salsa: “The chips and salsa start off the meal, but if the salsa isn’t good then people start getting worried about the rest of the meal. In contrast, good chips and salsa can make the rest of the meal taste incredible.”
3 Reasons to Stretch While Tapering
In order to reduce stiffness and feel ready to compete, you can gently move your muscles through a few stretches. Stretching boosts blood circulation to muscle tissue, helping your body exchange waste products for oxygen and nutrients.
IKKOS Black Box Tranforms your Smartphone into a Virtual Reality Training Device
Video courtesy of IKKOS. The name sounds odd, but it has historic roots. IKKOS of Tarentum was the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece, and he was known as “the trainer of champions.”
3 Ways You Can Use Yoga to Prepare for a Race
Yoga can be a powerful part of a pre-race routine that can set you up for a great performance…
Tennessee Women Getting Hype for 2015 NCAA Championships (With Rare Top-Arm Breakout Footage)
With only two days left until the start of the 2015 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships, the Tennessee women are ready and loose.
How to Overcome the Triathlon Swimming Training Plateau
Swim training can often feel quite repetitive and it can feel like you are chugging along simply ‘maintaining’ speed and fitness and not actually moving forward.
IKKOS Pro App Creates a World-Class Coaching Experience Through Your Smartphone
Video courtesy of IKKOS. The name sounds odd, but it has historic roots. IKKOS of Tarentum was the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece, and he was known as “the trainer of champions.”
How to Improve your Stress Management In Swimming
As we near the end of the academic year, swimming is just beginning to pick up steam. Preparing for final exams and projects can be difficult when swimmers need to travel for competitions and focus on racing.
Why High School and Masters Swimming Coaches are using USRPT (Video Series)
High School Swim Coach Amy Webb describes their implementation of USRPT with the Fairview HS Boys Swim Team in Boulder, CO.
Contest: Tell us the Funkita print you love and you could win a Free Giveaway through SwimOutlet.com
Aussie swimwear label Funkita has released a whole new print range and we’ve got an exciting giveaway through US retail partner SwimOutlet.com to celebrate the launch.
