Eating Out of a Swim Meet
Most of us are lucky; we have the opportunity to eat every day, several times per day. At swim meets, it gets even crazier; food is everywhere. You need fuel to perform, that’s one of our core beliefs at AthleticFoodieTM, but it’s critical that you don’t eat over-eat around competitions.
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Yoga for Swimmers – Opening Up the Upper Body (Video)
It is important for any swimmer to improve mobility and relieve tension in their upper body this short sequence can help you do just that…
Backstroke Drill, 6 Kick Switch (video)
World champion backstroker Junya Koga demonstrates a backstroke swim drill, also known as 6 Kick Switch, that will help you appreciate the importance of this extreme rotation from one side to the other.
Perfecting the 5th Stroke – See These 3 Sets
Like any other technical skill, underwater kicking, also known as the 5th Stroke, requires focus and attention in each and every workout.
What To Tell Your Swimmer After They’ve Had a Bad Swim
It’s a difficult experience to watch your swimmer come up short of their goals and expectations in the pool. Here is a simple strategy to help your swimmer move forward.
5 Reasons Why Short Term Goals Rock
Big, awesome goals are great, but the key to getting there lies in setting smaller, short term goals.
BridgeAthletic Building Blocks Series – Partner Bodyweight Workout
The BridgeAthletic Building Blocks Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed on the pool deck by swimmers with a basic level of dryland experience and proficiency.
Micronutrients A Swimmer Needs
Micronutrients, and Macronutrients, are key factors in how well athletes can physically and mentally perform.
Swim Job: Pine Crest Swim Camp seeks Counselors
Established in 1965, Pine Crest Swim Camp is one of the most recognized names in the world. Many of our camp alumni go on to have successful careers, while some of our counselors have launched their own successful coaching careers.
Mark Gangloff Talks His Swimming, Coaching Careers On Ritter Podcast
2-time Olympian Mark Gangloff talks his career at Auburn, Olympic training, and coaching at Mizzou in this episode of the Ritter Sports Performance podcast.
Learn Dolphin Kick Freestyle – Michael Phelps swim technique (VIDEO)
Michael Phelps uses this technique. The dolphin kick freestyle was also used by Olympic Champion Michael Klim from Australia, in the final meters of his leadoff 100m freestyle on the relay at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Ranomi Kromowidjojo Demonstrates Superhero Drill for Starts
Ranomi Kromowidjojo has one of the best starts in the world. In this video, she shows one drill she uses to work on those starts.
10 Struggles Distance Swimmers Know All Too Well
We didn’t choose the distance life, the distance life chose us; by which I mean you probably became a distance swimmer when you finished a long set, your coach looked at you funny, and the next thing you knew, you were entered in the 500 at your next meet.
2016 Pine Crest Swim Camps Are Ready for Signups Now
Pine Crest Swim Camps are structured to meet the needs of a variety of swimmers, and they are staffed by world class coaches. Coach and camp director, Mariusz Podkoscielny, is a 2-time Olympian and former Olympic Record holder.
